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"Exit" in French: sortie
la sortie
Exit in French is la sortie. Follow Sortie on signs. Say la sortie de secours for emergency exit and prendre la sortie for taking an exit.
Cinema
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How to pronounce sortie
Say it
sor-TEE
/sɔʁ.ti/
sor-TEE. Soft s; stress on TEE.
"Exit" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sortie | the exit Default. | Default. |
| sortie de secours | emergency exit Safety. | Safety. |
| prendre la sortie | to take the exit Roads / venues. | Roads / venues. |
| à la sortie | at the exit / afterward Meeting point. | Meeting point. |
How to use sortie in real life
- 1Cinema
La sortie est à droite après les toilettes.
The exit is on the right after the restrooms.
Wayfinding.
- 2Parking garage
Suis les panneaux Sortie jusqu'au péage.
Follow the Exit signs to the booth.
Driving.
- 3Meeting after a show
On se retrouve à la sortie dans cinq minutes.
We'll meet at the exit in five minutes.
Rendezvous.
Mistakes English speakers make with sortie
Incorrect: Le sortie est là.
Correct: La sortie est là.
Sortie is feminine.
Incorrect: Où est l'exit ?
Correct: Où est la sortie ?
Use sortie.
Good to know
Green Sortie signs are everywhere in France. Sortie also means a night out (une sortie) or a release—context decides. Emergency doors say sortie de secours.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a crowded concert
ChatPal
On vise quelle sortie ?
Which exit are we aiming for?
You
La sortie côté nord, moins de monde.
The north-side exit—fewer people.
ChatPal
Ok, suis-moi vers la sortie.
Okay, follow me toward the exit.
You
J'ai repéré le panneau vert.
I've spotted the green sign.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Exit" in French
How do you say exit?
La sortie.
What is an emergency exit?
Une sortie de secours.
How do I say meet at the exit?
On se retrouve à la sortie.
How do you pronounce sortie?
sor-TEE.
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