sortie

la sortie
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. exit
On s'est perdus dans le musée et on n'arrivait pas à trouver la sortie.We got lost in the museum and couldn't find the exit.
b. way out
Le facteur a déposé le colis puis il s'est dirigé vers la sortie.The mail carrier dropped off the package, then he headed towards the way out.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Le métro est bondé à l'heure de la sortie des bureaux.The metro is crowded when it's time to leave the office.
À la sortie des classes, les parents attendent les enfants devant l'école.When school gets out, parents wait for their children in front of the school.
a. outing
J'ai prévu quelques sorties pour occuper les enfants pendant les vacances.I've planned a few outings to keep the kids busy during their vacation.
a. publication
L’autrice va organiser une fête pour célébrer la sortie de son roman.The author will be having a party to celebrate the publication of her novel.
b. launch
Les fans se sont rassemblés pour la sortie du nouveau jeu vidéo.Fans gathered for the launch of the new video game.
c. release
Il y aura une séance de dédicaces pour la sortie du dernier album de cet artiste.There will be a signing session for the release of this artist's latest album.
a. sortie
Les troupes ennemies ont repoussé notre dernière sortie.The enemy troops repelled our last sortie.
a. outgoing expense
Le comptable vérifie que les sorties correspondent à ce qui figure sur les factures.The accountant checks that the outgoing expenses match what's on the invoices.
b. outflow
Les investisseurs sont inquiets car les sorties sont supérieures aux recettes depuis plusieurs mois.Investors are worried because outflows have been higher than revenues for several months.
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