The French verb "sortir" means "to go out" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sortir" across all 5 tenses. New to French verbs? Start with the French verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "sortir" in the Present Tense
Présent de l'indicatif Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | sors |
| tu | you (informal) | sors |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | sort |
| nous | we | sortons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | sortez |
| ils/elles | they | sortent |
Elle sort son chien le matin.
She takes her dog out in the morning.
How to Conjugate "sortir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passé composé Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | suis sorti |
| tu | you (informal) | es sorti |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | est sorti |
| nous | we | sommes sortis |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | êtes sortis |
| ils/elles | they | sont sortis |
Il est sorti du bureau.
He went out of the office.
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Imparfait Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | sortais |
| tu | you (informal) | sortais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | sortait |
| nous | we | sortions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | sortiez |
| ils/elles | they | sortaient |
Elle sortait avec ses amis.
She went out with her friends.
How to Conjugate "sortir" in the Future Tense
Futur simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | sortirai |
| tu | you (informal) | sortiras |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | sortira |
| nous | we | sortirons |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | sortirez |
| ils/elles | they | sortiront |
Elle sortira de l'école à quatre heures.
She will leave school at four o'clock.
How to Conjugate "sortir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Conditionnel présent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| je | I | sortirais |
| tu | you (informal) | sortirais |
| il/elle/on | he/she/one | sortirait |
| nous | we | sortirions |
| vous | you (formal/plural) | sortiriez |
| ils/elles | they | sortiraient |
Il sortirait le chien.
He would take the dog out.
Frequently Asked Questions About "sortir"
Is "sortir" regular or irregular in French?
"Sortir" is an irregular French verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "sortir" mean in English?
The French verb "sortir" means "to go out" in English.
How do you conjugate "sortir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Présent de l'indicatif): je → sors, tu → sors, il/elle/on → sort, nous → sortons, vous → sortez, ils/elles → sortent.
How many tenses does "sortir" have in French?
"Sortir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in French: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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