La sortie
Example: La sortie du cinéma est juste à côté du café.
Definition
"La sortie" refers to the exit or way out of a place, such as a building or room. It indicates the location where people leave or depart, like in the phrase: 'La sortie du cinéma est juste à côté du café,' meaning the cinema exit is right next to the café.
Etymology
The term "la sortie" comes from the French verb 'sortir,' which means 'to go out' or 'to exit.' It originated from the Latin word 'sortire,' meaning to allot or draw lots, but in French it evolved to mean leaving or exiting. Did you know? 'Sortie' was also used in military terms to describe a sudden attack or exit of troops.
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"La sortie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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