he went out; he took out
Il sortit une feuille du dossier qu’il portait.
He took a sheet of paper out of the folder he was carrying.
He went out despite the rain.
Après qu'il eut entendu la tragique nouvelle, il sortit dehors pour être seul.
After he had heard the tragic news, he went outside to be alone.
Aussitôt qu'il sortit dehors, il a commencé à pleuvoir.
As soon as he went outside, it started to rain.
He left the room.
He got out of the taxi quickly.
Ayant fait son travail, il sortit.
Having done his work, he went out.
He took out his passport.
He left the room.
He left without saying a word.