prize

UK
/praɪz/
US
/praɪz/

Translations

prizenoun
prizes
pl
UK
/praɪz/
US
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joyauObjet de grande valeur ou très estimé.
The rare painting was considered the prize of the art collection.
Le tableau rare était considéré comme le joyau de la collection d'art.
prixRécompense décernée dans une compétition ou un concours.
She won the first prize in the science fair.
Elle a remporté le premier prix au salon scientifique.
Additional translations
lotDans certains contextes, bien ou objet remporté.
priseTerme maritime.
récompenseSens plus général.
prizeverb
prized
Past Simple
prized
Past Participle
prizing
Gerund
UK
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US
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chérirValoir très haut, tenir en grande estime.
She prizes her independence above all else.
Elle chérit son indépendance plus que tout.
Additional translations
estimerSens plus neutre.
faire levierSens technique : ouvrir ou écarter avec un levier.
prizeadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively to denote something that has won a prize or is of exceptional quality.
priméQui a remporté un prix ou qui mérite un prix.
The farmer exhibited his prize bull at the county fair.
L'agriculteur a présenté son taureau primé à la foire du comté.

Definitions

prizenoun
An award given to someone as a reward for victory or achievement in a competition, contest, or event.
She won the first prize in the science fair for her innovative project.
Something of great value or worth that is sought after or won.
The rare painting was considered the prize of the art collection.
A person or thing that is highly valued or esteemed.
The new recruit was seen as a prize for the company due to his exceptional skills.
An enemy vessel or other property captured at sea during wartime.
The privateer returned to port with its prize under escort.
prizeverb
To value highly or regard as very important.
She prizes her independence above all else.
To force (something) open or apart with or as if with a lever.
She prized the lid off the can with a screwdriver.
prizeadjective
Having won or worthy of a prize; of outstanding or superior quality.
The farmer exhibited his prize bull at the county fair.