payer
/pe.je/
1. General
verbInf1stPres
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. General
verbInf1stPres
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. General
verbInf1stPres
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
