sortant

/sɔʁ.tɑ̃/sortir
1.
adjective

outgoing (leaving office)

incumbent (who is about to be replaced)

Le président sortant participera au débat ce soir.

The outgoing president will take part in the debate tonight.

2.
verbParticiple3rdPres

going out

leaving

Je l'ai vu en sortant du métro ce matin.

I saw him as I was leaving the metro this morning.

Synonyms:en quittant