Payées (en. Paid)
/peje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been settled in financial terms.
The bills are all paid on time.
Les factures sont toutes payées à temps.
Refers to a compensation made.
She finally received her wages paid after months of waiting.
Elle a enfin reçu ses salaires payés après des mois d'attente.
Etymology
From the verb 'payer' in the feminine plural past participle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be well paid
To receive good remuneration.
être bien payé
to pay a high price
To settle a large amount.
payer le prix fort
to pay for the broken pots
To bear the financial consequences of a situation.
payer les pots cassés
Related Words
to pay
To make a payment.
payer
payment
Action of paying.
paiement
price
Amount of money to be settled.
prix
Slang Meanings
To have money to spend.
After receiving her salary, she said she was paid.
Après avoir reçu son salaire, elle a dit qu'elle était payé.
To be up to date with one's debts.
He is finally paid with all his creditors.
Il est enfin payé avec tous ses créanciers.