Paie (en. Pay)

/pɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Remuneration for work done.
He received his pay at the end of the month.
Il a reçu sa paie à la fin du mois.
Amount of money paid to an employee.
His pay is well above the legal minimum.
Sa paie est bien supérieure à celle du minimum légal.
Any payment made in exchange for a service.
The pay of artists can vary greatly.
La paie des artistes peut varier énormément.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pagāre' which means 'to pay'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be on pay
To receive a salary regularly.
être à la paie
to do the payroll
To proceed with the payment of salaries.
faire la paie
delay in payment
Delay in the payment of salaries.
retard de paie

Related Words

salary
Remuneration received for a work contract.
salaire
amount
Sum of money.
montant
employment
Job position occupied by a person.
emploi

Slang Meanings

Grains
He saved grains to go on a trip.
Il a économisé des grains pour partir en voyage.
Brought
She flashy'd her brought after her month of work.
Elle a flashy son brought après son mois de travail.