French Phrase
Tu sors ?
Meaning
This is a common, informal way to ask if someone is leaving their current location, usually their home, to go somewhere else. It is the shortened version of 'Est-ce que tu sors ?' and is frequently used in spoken French to inquire about someone's immediate plans.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, family, or roommates when you see them getting ready to leave or putting on their shoes. It is perfect for casual, everyday situations where you want to know if someone is heading out for an errand or a social event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tusors?
Tu
The informal subject pronoun for 'you', used with people you know well.
Sors
The second-person singular present tense of the irregular verb 'sortir' (to go out).
🗨In Conversation
Tu as mis ton manteau. Tu sors ?
You put on your coat. Are you going out?
Oui, je vais faire quelques courses.
Yes, I'm going to do some shopping.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu es sors ?
In the present tense, you do not need the auxiliary verb 'être'. Simply use the conjugated form of 'sortir'.
Tu vas dehors ?
While 'dehors' means outside, 'Tu sors ?' is the natural way to ask if someone is going out socially or leaving the house.
↔Alternatives
Tu t'en vas ?
Are you leaving?
Tu bouges ?
Are you heading out? (Slang)
Est-ce que tu sors ce soir ?
Are you going out tonight?
Cultural Tip
In France, 'sortir' often implies a social context like going to a café, bar, or cinema. If someone asks you this on a Friday night, they are likely curious about your social life or looking to join you.