sortais

/sɔʁ.tɛ/sortir
1.
verbInd3rdImperfectSing1, 2

go out (leave one's home)

go out socially; spend evenings out

date (with someone) — used with 'avec'

Quand j'étais étudiant, je sortais souvent le week-end.

When I was a student, I used to go out a lot on weekends.

Synonyms:aller dehors, fréquenter, voir des amis
2.
verbInd3rdImperfectSing1, 2

take out; remove (something from somewhere)

bring out; release (produce, publication, product)

Je sortais les poubelles quand quelqu'un a frappé à la porte.

I was taking out the trash when someone knocked at the door.

Synonyms:retirer, enlever, faire sortir