Sortis (en. Gone out)

/sɔr.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The action of exiting a place.
They came out of the cinema after the movie.
Ils sont sortis du cinéma après le film.
To escape from a situation or place.
He managed to escape from the boring meeting.
Il a réussi à sortir de la réunion ennuyeuse.
To go somewhere for social activities.
They went out to the party with friends.
Ils sont sortis à la fête avec des amis.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'exire', meaning 'to exit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stand out from the ordinary
Doing something different or unusual.
sortir de l'ordinaire
to venture off the beaten path
Acting in an original or unconventional manner.
sortir des sentiers battus
to stand out from the crowd
To distinguish oneself among others.
sortir du lot

Related Words

exit
Action of going out or place from which one exits.
sortie
to go out
A verb meaning to leave a place.
sortir
going out
A person who is in the process of going out.
sortissant

Slang Meanings

Going out in the evening, attending a party.
We're going out tonight, it's going to be great!
On va se sortir ce soir, ça va être génial !
To get out of a bad situation.
He managed to get out of an incredible mess.
Il a réussi à se sortir d'un pétrin incroyable.