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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
adj
payante
adj
paye
noun
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
paie
noun
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
payer
verb
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
donner
verb
(ambitransitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
payer
verb
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
régler
verb
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
verser
verb
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
payer
verb

What does "pay" mean?

  1. verb To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
    "Can you pay the plumber before he leaves?"
  2. verb To be worthwhile or profitable.
    "Honesty pays in the long run."
  3. noun Money received for work; wages or salary.
    "The pay here is decent, but the hours are long."

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.
  • The pay here is decent, but the hours are long.

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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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