Word
prix
Phoneticsprix
/ˈpɹi/
Definition
n. a prize or award given in a competition, especially for sports or arts. It is often part of the name of a famous event.
n. a prize or award, particularly one granted in an international competition or sporting event. Frequently appears as part of a proper name in French-influenced contexts.
Examples
“He won the top prix at the international film festival.”
“The driver celebrated his first victory at the prestigious Grand Prix in Monaco.”
“Winning the Grand Prix de Rome was once the highest honour a young French artist could achieve, granting them years of study in Italy.”
Examples
simple
“He won the top prix at the international film festival.”
contextual
“The driver celebrated his first victory at the prestigious Grand Prix in Monaco.”
complex
“Winning the Grand Prix de Rome was once the highest honour a young French artist could achieve, granting them years of study in Italy.”
Usage
Often capitalised when used as part of a specific event title, such as 'Grand Prix'.
Scan code
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