PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Sortir is useful because it can mean leaving a place, going out socially, or taking something out. That flexibility makes it a good exam verb.
Use it for outings, departures, and physical removal of objects.
Je sors avec des amis ce soir.
I am going out with friends tonight.
The meaning changes with the object: sortir can be intransitive or transitive.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Sortir typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.