pay in French
pay in French is payant, payante, paye — pay means to give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
pay in French
payant
payante
paye
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
paie
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
payer
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
donner
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
payer
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
régler
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
verser
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
payer
What does "pay" mean?
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verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
"Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?"
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verb To be worthwhile or profitable.
"Honesty pays in the long run."
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noun Money received for work; wages or salary.
"The pay here is decent, but the hours are long."
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pay in a sentence
- Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?
- She pays her rent on the first of the month.
- Honesty pays in the long run.
- It pays to check the weather before you plan a long hike.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pay" in French?
"pay" in French is payant, payante, paye. pay means: To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
How do you use "pay" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?" In French, "pay" is payant, payante, paye.
Are there other ways to say "pay" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "pay": payant, payante, paye, paie, payer, donner.
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