How to Say ‘I'll pay in cash.’ in French
Je paie en espèces.
zhuh peh ahn ess-pehs
[zhuh peh ahn ess-pehs]
💬 Usage Tip: [En espèces] is the fixed phrase for paying in cash. The same pattern appears with other methods: [en ligne], [en personne].
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Used when stating your own payment choice.
Au moment de régler, je dis : Je paie en espèces.
When it’s time to pay, I say: I’m paying in cash.
paie
[peh]
pay
Present tense of 'payer'; used to say how you are paying.
Si je sors mon portefeuille, je dis : Je paie en espèces.
If I take out my wallet, I say: I’m paying in cash.
en
[ahn]
in / with
Used here to indicate the form of payment.
À la caisse, je précise : Je paie en espèces.
At the register, I specify: I’m paying in cash.
espèces
[ess-pehs]
cash
Means cash money in everyday restaurant use.
Si je n'utilise pas ma carte, je dis : Je paie en espèces.
If I’m not using my card, I say: I’m paying in cash.
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