avant de sortir

before going out

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phrase Rare #28,653
before going out Used before an infinitive to say that one action happens before going out or leaving.
FR: Vérifie que tu as tes clés avant de sortir.
EN: Check that you have your keys before going out.

Elle se coiffe avant de sortir.

She does her hair before going out.

Avant de sortir, donnez-moi vos téléphones.

Before you go out, give me your phones.

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

Attendez qu'il vous en redonne avant de sortir.

Wait until he gives you more before you go out.

— Tropical Malady (2004)

J'ai dû les essuyer avant de sortir.

I had to wipe them off before going out.

— Lust, Caution (2007)

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)

Termine tes devoirs avant de sortir.

Finish your homework before you go out.

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

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

Avant de sortir, fermez les portes.

Before leaving, close the doors.

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

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

Attends un peu avant de sortir.

Wait a little while before going out.

— Le Château ambulant (2004)

Coiffe-toi avant de sortir.

Do your hair before going out.

Nous avons pris un parapluie avant de sortir.

We took an umbrella before going out.

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

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

Tu as fini tes devoirs avant de sortir ?

Did you finish your homework before going out?

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

Usually, I get dressed before going out.

— La Femme de ménage (2025)