Skip to content

French Phrases for Money & Payment — Payment problems

7 phrases to learn2 key words3 useful expressions

Heading to France for money & payment? These French phrases for Payment problems cover what you are likely to hear or need to say. Each line pairs French with a clear English meaning.

This is a preview of a lesson from the French for Travel course in Vocabilis.

Learn these phrases with audio, spaced repetition, and review tracking in Vocabilis.

Practice this lesson in Vocabilis

What you’ll learn

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

  • ask about payment
  • the payment was declined
  • your card is blocked
  • try another card
  • my card isn't working
  • i was charged twice

Essential phrases

  • Le paiement est refusé.The payment was declined.
  • Votre carte est bloquée.Your card is blocked.
  • Essayez une autre carte.Try another card.
  • Ma carte ne marche pas.My card isn't working.
  • Le paiement a été refusé.The payment was declined.
  • J'ai été débité deux fois.I was charged twice.
  • Je peux essayer une autre carte ?Can I try another card?

Useful words

  • carte — Map
  • paiement refusé — Payment declined

Useful expressions

  • je peux — Can I
  • ne marche pas — Doesn't work
  • une autre carte — Another card

Practice in Vocabilis

Learn these phrases with audio, spaced repetition, and review tracking in Vocabilis.

Practice in Vocabilis