Sortir
Example: Nous allons sortir ce soir pour dîner en ville.
Definition
"Sortir" means to leave or go out from a place, often with the intention of engaging in social activities or travel. For example, in the phrase 'Nous allons sortir ce soir pour dîner en ville,' it refers to going out for dinner in town.
Etymology
The word "sortir" comes from the Old French 'sortir,' derived from Latin 'sortiri,' meaning 'to cast lots' or 'to draw by chance.' Over time, its meaning evolved to signify 'leaving' or 'going out,' possibly influenced by the idea of 'casting out' or exiting a place.
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"Sortir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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