prize

• Qualifie ce qui a été récompensé ou mérite une récompense ; excellent, remarquable ou de première qualité.

Describes something that has been awarded or is worthy of a prize; excellent or outstanding.

1. Award-winning or excellentB1formal

   Describes something that has won or is worthy of a prize; of exceptional quality.

   primé / de qualité exceptionnelle

   • She owns a prize collection of rare stamps.
   • The farmer showed his prize bull at the county fair.
   • He received a prize scholarship for his academic achievements.

   Synonymesaward-winningchampionexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateoutstandingprizewinningsuperiortopwinning

   Antonymesinferiormediocrepoorsecond-ratesubstandard

2. Highly valued or cherishedB2informal

   Describes something that is greatly valued or considered very important.

   précieux, très estimé

   • That old watch is his prize possession.
   • She keeps her prize recipes in a special notebook.
   • The garden is full of prize-winning roses.

   Synonymesbelovedcherisheddearesteemedpreciousreveredtreasuredvalued

   Antonymesvaluelessworthless

• Nom désignant une récompense, un prix ou quelque chose de précieux attribué pour une victoire dans une compétition, l'atteinte d'un objectif ou la reconnaissance de mérites exceptionnels.

A noun referring to an award, reward, or something valuable given to someone for winning a competition, achieving a goal, or being recognized for excellence.

1. Award for competitionA2formal

   Something given to a winner of a contest, race, or game.

   Prix (récompense)

   • She won first prize in the science fair.
   • The prize for the marathon was a gold medal.
   • He received a cash prize for his invention.

   Synonymesaccoladeawardcuphonorjackpotlaurelmedalpremiumrewardtrophy

   Antonymesforfeitpenaltypunishment

2. Something valuableB1formal

   Something that is highly valued or sought after.

   objet de valeur

   • The antique vase was the prize of her collection.
   • Freedom is a prize worth fighting for.
   • The scholarship was the ultimate prize for her hard work.

   Synonymesbooncatchfindgemjeweltreasure

   Antonymesdrossjunkrefusetrash

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'accorder une grande valeur à quelque chose ou de le traiter comme précieux.

A verb used to indicate the act of valuing something highly or regarding it as precious.

1. Value highlyB2formal

   To regard something as very valuable or important.

   priser

   • She prizes her collection of antique books.
   • He prizes his reputation above all else.
   • They prize the freedom to express their opinions.

   Synonymesappreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   Antonymesdepreciatedespisedisdainscornundervalue

2. Open or force openB2informalbritish

   To use force to open something, especially a container or lid.

   Ouvrir en forçant

   • He prized the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • She prized open the locked drawer with a screwdriver.
   • They prized the crate open to see what was inside.

   Synonymesleverpriseprywrench