Payera (en. Will pay)

/pe.jɛ.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To settle a debt or an amount due.
He will pay the bill tomorrow.
Il paiera la facture demain.
To give money in exchange for a good or service.
She will pay for her meal at the restaurant.
Elle payera son repas au restaurant.
To make a payment to obtain something.
We will buy the concert tickets online.
Nous paierons les billets de concert en ligne.

Etymology

From the verb 'payer', deriving from the Latin 'pacare', meaning 'to settle' or 'to appease'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pay in cash
To settle an amount in one single payment, without credit.
payer au comptant
to pay in installments
To settle an amount in several payments.
payer en plusieurs fois
money pays for everything
An expression meaning that money can solve many problems.
l'argent paie tout

Related Words

payment
Action of giving money in exchange for a good or service.
paiement
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Amount of money paid to an employee representing their remuneration.
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taxation
Amount of money that must be paid to the state.
imposition

Slang Meanings

To fork out money.
He had to pay for his round at the bar.
Il a dû payer sa tournée au bar.
To cover costs.
She paid the broken dishes after the party.
Elle a payé les pots cassés après la fête.