Par carte
By card
Language note: Use this when specifying payment method.
Culture note: 'Carte' often means credit or debit card. Not all places accept it, especially smaller shops.
Context: Inquiring about card payment.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Par
[par]
By
A preposition used to indicate a particular method or means.
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.
Je préfère régler par carte pour cette course.
I prefer to pay by card for this ride.
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