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How to Say ‘By card’ in French

Par carte

par kart

[par kart]

💬 Usage Tip: Use this when specifying payment method.

🇫🇷 In France: 'Carte' often means credit or debit card. Not all places accept it, especially smaller shops.

Phrase Breakdown

Par

[par]

By

A preposition used to indicate a particular method or means.

Example

Vous pouvez payer par carte ou en espèces.

You can pay by card or in cash.

carte

[kart]

Card

Refers to a payment card such as a credit or debit card.

Example

Je préfère régler par carte pour cette course.

I prefer to pay by card for this ride.

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