English–French

“payment” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛmɑ̃/

Example

Comment puis-je effectuer le paiement ?

How do I make the payment?

Illustration for paiement (payment)

How to say “payment” in French

“Payment” in French is paiement.

A completed transaction marked by money or a chosen payment method changing hands.

Full entry for paiement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with paiement

Le paiement en ligne est sécurisé.

Online payment is secure.

Tips for using paiement

  • Paiement is common in formal or administrative wording, while everyday speech more often uses payer, as in payer par carte or payer en espèces.

Other French words for “payment”

Le versement a été effectué ce matin.

The payment was made this morning.

Il a reçu une rétribution pour son travail.

He received payment for his work.

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