sors
The French phrase for the command "get out" is sors.
The word is used to command a person to leave. When you want to tell someone to get out of a specific place or object, sors must be followed by the preposition de (for example, sors de la chambre for "get out of the room").
Meaning: commanding a person to leave (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
sors is the imperative form of the verb sortir, which means to go out or to exit.
Which one should you use?
The imperative sors is a direct command to leave, whereas the infinitive sortir simply refers to the act of going out. For a more forceful, urgent or colloquial way to say "get out", you can use Dégage!
How does it change in a sentence?
sors is used for a single person you know well. If you are commanding multiple people or using the formal vous form, use the form sortez. To include yourself in the command, such as saying "let's get out", use the form sortons.
Did you know?
- In French, the verb sortir can also mean 'to go out on a date' with someone, making the command Sors avec moi! mean 'Go out with me!' rather than 'Get out with me!'
- The more aggressive Dégage! mentioned on this page is derived from the verb 'to clear' or 'to unblock', similar to how one might clear a path.
- Using the formal Sortez! to a single person you do not know can actually make the command sound more cold and distancing than the informal Sors!
Examples in context
- Sors de là !Get out of there.This example shows how to use sors to tell someone to get out of a location.Tatoeba #4550316 by sacredceltic, translation #2886494 by CK
- Sors du lit !Get out of bed!This example uses sors to command someone to get out of bed.Tatoeba #837503 by sacredceltic, translation #33985 by CK
- Sors de l'eau !Get out of the water.This example demonstrates using sors to tell someone to get out of the water.Tatoeba #4550795 by sacredceltic, translation #2886573 by CK
- Sortez s'il vous plaît, j'ai une réunion dans quelques minutes.Please leave, I have a meeting in a few minutes.
- Sors, s'il te plaît, je dois me changer !Get out, please, I need to change!
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan is angry and wants Emma to leave the room.
- NathanSors de ma chambre !Get out of my room!
- EmmaMais, pourquoi ?But, why?
- NathanJe ne veux plus te voir.I don't want to see you anymore.
- EmmaD'accord, je m'en vais.Fine, I'm leaving.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
