In French, the verbs sortir and partir both deal with leaving, but they are used in different contexts and convey distinct nuances.
- Sortir means to go out and is used when someone exits a place, goes out for social reasons, or takes something out.
- Partir means to leave and is used when someone departs, often implying the start of a journey or absence.
Choosing the right verb depends on whether you’re emphasizing the action of going out (sortir) or departing/leaving (partir).