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