payer
/peje/
1.
verbINFG1
to pay (money) for goods or services
to settle a bill or a debt
to pay someone (e.g. wages/salary)
to buy something for someone (to treat)
Je vais payer l'addition par carte.
I'm going to pay the bill by card.
Synonyms:régler, acquitter, rémunérer, offrir
2.
verbINFG1
to pay the price
to suffer the consequences
Tu as menti ; tu vas le payer.
You lied; you'll pay for it.
Synonyms:subir, assumer
3.
verbINFG1
to be worthwhile or profitable
to pay off
Faire ce travail peut payer sur le long terme.
Doing this work can pay off in the long run.
Synonyms:rapporter, être rentable
