En espèces
Cash
Language note: Refers to physical money.
Culture note: Always useful to carry some cash in France due to small vendors.
Context: The taxi driver explains the accepted payment method.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
En
[ahn]
In cash
Payment method using physical currency.
Vous devez payer en espèces.
You must pay in cash.
espèces
[ess-pehs]
In cash
Payment method using physical currency.
Je n'ai que de l'argent en espèces.
I only have cash.
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