French Expression · Advanced
verrouiller la porte en partant
lock the door when leaving
Pronunciation: verrouiller la porte en partant
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: lock the door when leaving.
Example
Verrouille la porte en partant ce matin.
Lock the door when leaving this morning.
Practice tips
- Practice verrouiller la porte en partant out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.