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