La sortie
Example: La sortie du cinéma est toujours très fréquentée le samedi soir.
Definition
"La sortie" refers to the exit or way out of a place, such as a building or room. It is commonly used to indicate the designated point where people leave, like in the phrase 'La sortie du cinéma,' meaning the cinema exit is often busy on Saturday nights.
Etymology
"La sortie" comes from the French verb 'sortir,' meaning to go out or leave. The noun form developed to denote the act or place of leaving. Did you know? The root 'sortir' itself originates from the Latin 'sortiri,' which means to cast lots or choose, metaphorically extending to stepping out or emerging.
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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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