English–French

“outgoing” in French

French

Alsoexpansif

Pronunciation

IPA/sɔʁtɑ̃/

Example

Le ministre sortant accordera une interview.

The outgoing minister will give an interview.

Illustration for sortant (outgoing)

How to say “outgoing” in French

“Outgoing” in French is sortant.

An officeholder at the threshold of leaving the role while still carrying out official duties.

Full entry for sortant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sortant

Le président sortant a prononcé un discours d'adieu.

The outgoing president delivered a farewell speech.

Tips for using sortant

  • In formal French, sortant agrees with the person described: sortante, sortants, and sortantes are also possible.

Other French words for “outgoing”

Son style est expansif.

His style is outgoing.

“outgoing” in other languages