avant de sortir

before leaving

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phrase Rare #25,939
before leaving Used to say that one action must happen before going out or leaving a place.
FR: Je me lave les mains avant de sortir.
EN: I wash my hands before leaving.

Attends un peu avant de sortir.

Wait a little while before going out.

— Le Château ambulant (2004)

D'habitude, je m'habille avant de sortir.

Usually, I get dressed before going out.

— La Femme de ménage (2025)

Coiffe-toi avant de sortir.

Do your hair before going out.

Termine tes devoirs avant de sortir.

Finish your homework before you go out.

Avant de sortir, donnez-moi vos téléphones.

Before you go out, give me your phones.

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

Assurez-vous d'éteindre toutes les lampes avant de sortir.

Make sure to turn off all the lamps before you leave.

J'ai dû les essuyer avant de sortir.

I had to wipe them off before going out.

— Lust, Caution (2007)

Avant de sortir, fermez les portes.

Before leaving, close the doors.

Assurez-vous d'éteindre toutes les lumières avant de sortir.

Make sure to turn off all the lights before you leave.

Elle mit son pardessus avant de sortir.

She put on her overcoat before going out.

Je te préparerai le dîner avant de sortir.

I'll prepare dinner for you before we go out.

— Lady Vengeance (2005)

Tu as fini tes devoirs avant de sortir?

Did you finish your homework before going out?

Je regarde toujours le bulletin météo avant de sortir le matin.

I always check the weather report before going out in the morning.