Payez (en. Pay)

/pe.ɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To hand over a sum of money in exchange for goods or services.

You pay the indicated price for the product.

Vous payez le prix indiqué pour le produit.

To settle a debt or financial obligation.

It is important that you pay your bills on time.

Il est important que vous payiez vos factures à temps.

To compose or settle fees for a service rendered.

Customers must always pay before leaving the restaurant.

Les clients doivent toujours payer avant de quitter le restaurant.

The word 'payer' comes from the Latin 'pacare', which means 'to appease, to satisfy'.

to pay one's debts

To settle one's financial obligations.

payer ses dettes

to pay a high price

To agree to spend a significant amount.

payer le prix fort

to pay in cash

To pay a sum of money immediately without credit.

payer comptant

payment

Action of paying.

paiement

deferred payment

Settlement of a sum at a later date.

paiement différé

settlement

Act of paying an amount owed.

règlement

To shell out money.

I'm going to have to pay a lot for this trip.

Je vais devoir payer gros pour ce voyage.

To write a check.

He is going to pay with a bounced check.

Il va payer avec un chèque sans provision.