Payé (en. Paid)

/pe.je/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to an amount of money that has been given in exchange for a service or product.
The salary has finally been paid.
Le salaire a été enfin payé.
Indicates that something has been settled financially.
The bills to be paid are now paid.
Les factures à payer sont désormais payées.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'payer', which has its origins in the Latin 'pacare', meaning 'to pacify' or 'to settle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be well paid
to receive a high salary
être bien payé
to pay a high price
to pay a significant amount for something
payer cher
to reach for one's wallet
to spend money
mettre la main au portefeuille

Related Words

to pay
To give an amount of money in exchange for goods or services.
payer
amount
Amount of money to be paid.
montant
invoice
Document that requests payment for a service or product.
facture

Slang Meanings

To have money to spend.
He has cash; he is well paid.
Il a de la thune, il est bien payé.
To reimburse or settle a debt.
He has to pay his debts; otherwise, things will go wrong.
Il doit payer ses dettes, sinon ça va mal tourner.