Espèces
Cash
Language note: Means 'species'; you'll often hear 'payer en espèces'.
Culture note: In small towns, cash may be more commonly accepted than cards.
Context: The driver informs you that the card reader is not functional.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Espèces
[es-pez]
Cash
Money in the form of notes and coins.
Je préfère payer en espèces.
I prefer to pay in cash.
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