encaisser
/ɑ̃.kɛ.se/
The English phrase cash out is translated into French as encaisser.
The term encaisser is used for both the physical act of collecting a payment and the figurative act of realizing profits (e.g., in gambling or stocks).
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is derived from caisse (cash register/box), literally meaning to put something into the box.
Which one should you use?
While encaisser means to collect money, it can also mean 'to take a blow' or 'to endure' when used in the context of an insult or a physical hit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle encaissé is used to describe money that has already been successfully collected or realized.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ɑ̃.kɛ.se/.
Did you know?
- The term caisse is used in French slang to refer to a car, as in une belle caisse for 'a nice ride'.
- The word caisse can refer to a cash register but also to a crate or a coffin in certain contexts.
- In a sports context, the term encaisser can be used to describe a team that 'concedes' a goal or a point, much like they are 'taking a hit' to their score.
Examples in context
- Je vais encaisser de l'argent après la vente de ma voiture.I am going to cash out money after selling my car.
- J'ai besoin de faire un retrait pour payer mes factures.I need to make a withdrawal to pay my bills.
- Il est temps d'encaisser nos gains.It is time to cash out our winnings.
- Elle veut encaisser ses jetons rapidement.She wants to cash out her chips quickly.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing their strategy at a casino.
- LucasOn devrait encaisser maintenant, non ?We should cash out now, shouldn't we?
- ManonOui, Lucas, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, Lucas, it is a good idea.
- LucasJe ne veux pas tout perdre.I don't want to lose everything.
- ManonD'accord, allons encaisser nos profits.Okay, let's cash out our profits.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry encaisser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
