paid

• Qualifie ce pour quoi de l'argent a été donné ou reçu ; qui n'est pas gratuit. Peut aussi désigner une personne ou un travail rémunéré.

Describes something for which money has been given or received; not free.

1. Receiving paymentA2formal

   Marked by the reception of pay; receiving money for work done.

   rémunéré

   • She took a paid position at the company.
   • He is a paid employee, not a volunteer.
   • The internship is paid, so you will receive a salary.

   Synonymescompensatedemployedhiredremuneratedsalaried

   Antonymesuncompensatedunpaid

2. Gainful employment in a hobbyB1informal

   Involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby.

   rémunéré (loisir)

   • He turned his love for photography into a paid gig.
   • She earns money as a paid musician on weekends.
   • His paid work as a gardener started as a hobby.

   Synonymescommercialgainfulpayingprofessionalremunerative

3. B2formal

   Yielding a fair profit; financially rewarding.

   Rentable

   • The investment was paid, giving him a good return.
   • Her paid consulting work brought in substantial income.
   • The business venture proved to be quite paid.

   Synonymesgainfulpaying

• Verbe désignant l'action de donner de l'argent en échange de biens, de services ou pour régler une dette.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

verbe irrégulier

1. A1formal

   To give money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

   payer

   • I paid $20 for this shirt.
   • She paid the bill at the restaurant.
   • He paid his rent on time.

   Synonymescompensatecough updefraydischargefork outliquidatereimburseremitremuneraterendersettleshell outtender

2. Provide compensationA2formal

   To give money as wages or salary to an employee.

   rétribuer, rémunérer

   • The company pays well to its workers.
   • They pay her $50 per hour.
   • He gets paid every Friday.

   Synonymescompensaterecompensereimburseremuneratereward

3. Dedicate effortB2formal

   To devote time, attention, or effort to something.

   consacrer

   • You have to pay attention in class.
   • She paid close attention to the details.
   • He paid a visit to his grandparents last weekend.

   Synonymesbestowdevotegiveofferrender

Variantes phrasalpay forpay offpay outpay up