English–French
“pay” in French
How to say “pay” in French
“Pay” in French is payer.
A debt, bill, or purchase reaches closure when payment is handed over or authorized.
Example sentences with payer
À la cantine, je vais payer mon repas.
At the cafeteria, I'm going to pay for my meal.
Tu peux payer en espèces ou par carte?
Can you pay in cash or by card?
Tips for using payer
- Both je paie and je paye are accepted spellings in the present tense, although je paie is especially common.
Other French words for “pay”
Je reçois ma paie aujourd'hui.
I receive my pay today.
Chaque mois, il reçoit sa paye.
Every month, he receives his pay.
Peux-tu régler l'addition ?
Can you pay the bill?
Le comité discute la politique salariale de l'entreprise.
The committee is discussing the company's pay policy.
Je dois acquitter la facture ce soir.
I have to pay the bill tonight.
L'entreprise rémunère ses employés.
The company pays its employees.
L'entreprise va rétribuer ses employés.
The company will pay its employees.
Sa rémunération arrive en fin de mois.
Their pay comes in at the end of the month.