La sortie
Example: La sortie du cinéma est toujours très fréquentée le soir.
Definition
"La sortie" refers to the exit or way out of a place, such as a building or area. It is commonly used to indicate the point where people leave, as in "The exit of the cinema is always very busy in the evening."
Etymology
The term "la sortie" comes from the French verb "sortir," meaning to go out or exit. It evolved from the Latin word "sortiri," which originally meant to cast lots but later took on the meaning of leaving or going out. Did you know that "sortie" also refers to a military operation where troops or aircraft exit their base for an attack?
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"La sortie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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