cash in hand

• Paiement en espèces, généralement en billets et pièces, plutôt que par chèque, carte ou virement numérique. Implique souvent un paiement immédiat et non traçable.

Payment made in physical currency, typically banknotes and coins, rather than by cheque, card, or digital transfer. Often implies immediate, untraceable payment.

1. Payment in cashB1informal

   Payment made with physical money (notes and coins) rather than by check, card, or bank transfer.

   paiement en espèces

   • The plumber only accepts cash in hand for small jobs.
   • She paid the gardener cash in hand to avoid paperwork.
   • Many small businesses prefer cash in hand transactions.

2. Unofficial or undeclared paymentB2informalbritish

   Payment made without official records, often to avoid taxes or administrative fees.

   paiement au noir

   • He was offered the job with cash in hand, no contract.
   • Working cash in hand means you don't pay income tax.
   • The builder asked to be paid cash in hand for the repair.