pay

US /peɪ/
UK /peɪ/
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1.

payer, rémunérer

give someone money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred

:
I need to pay the rent by tomorrow.
Je dois payer le loyer d'ici demain.
The company will pay for your travel expenses.
L'entreprise paiera vos frais de déplacement.
2.

payer, subir les conséquences

suffer a disadvantage as a consequence of an action

:
You'll pay for your mistakes eventually.
Tu paieras tes erreurs tôt ou tard.
He had to pay a heavy price for his betrayal.
Il a dû payer un lourd tribut pour sa trahison.
1.

paie, salaire

money received for work done; salary or wages

:
My pay is deposited directly into my bank account.
Ma paie est directement déposée sur mon compte bancaire.
He's on a good pay scale.
Il est sur une bonne échelle salariale.