French Phrase
Prévois deux sorties.
Meaning
A direct command meaning “Plan two outings.” It tells the listener to schedule or arrange two leisure trips or activities, such as a day‑trip and a night‑out.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal or semi‑formal contexts when you’re coordinating plans with friends, family, or a colleague. It works well when you want a clear, concise instruction rather than a polite request.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Prévoisdeuxsorties
Imperative of prévoir
Use the second‑person singular imperative "Prévois" (identical to the present indicative form) to give a direct command.
Number agreement
The numeral "deux" does not change, but the noun "sortie" must be plural ("sorties") to match.
Pronoun omission
In the imperative, the subject pronoun "tu" is omitted; the verb stands alone.
🗨In Conversation
Prévois deux sorties pour le week‑end.
Plan two outings for the weekend.
D’accord, je pense à une randonnée et à un concert.
Okay, I’m thinking of a hike and a concert.
✕Common Mistakes
Prévoir deux sorties.
Missing the imperative ending; this is the infinitive, not a command.
Prévois deux sortie.
The noun must agree in number with the numeral; "sortie" should be plural.
Prévois les deux sorties.
Adding "les" is grammatically possible but changes the nuance; it sounds more like “plan the two specific outings” rather than a general instruction.
↔Alternatives
Organise deux sorties.
Organise two outings.
Planifie deux sorties.
Schedule two outings.
Prépare deux sorties.
Prepare two outings.
Cultural Tip
In French, "sortie" can mean both “exit” and “outing.” In everyday speech, when paired with a number (e.g., "deux sorties"), it almost always refers to leisure activities like trips, events, or dates. If you want to avoid ambiguity, you can say "deux sorties culturelles" or "deux sorties de loisir."