diff --git a/src/Symfony/Components/Console/Shell.php b/src/Symfony/Components/Console/Shell.php
index 08e0152ffc..a57ce6453f 100644
--- a/src/Symfony/Components/Console/Shell.php
+++ b/src/Symfony/Components/Console/Shell.php
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ Welcome to the <info>{$this->application->getName()}</info> shell.
 At the prompt, type <comment>help</comment> for some help,
 or <comment>list</comment> to get a list available commands.
 
-To exist the shell, type <comment>^D</comment>.
+To exit the shell, type <comment>^D</comment>.
 
 EOF;
   }