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prize

/pɹaɪz/

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noun

Butin, prise

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

Examples :

"The bully's prize was the other boy's lunch money. "

Le butin du tyran était l'argent de poche de l'autre garçon.

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noun

Prise de guerre, butin

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

Examples :

"The pirate ship's prize was a valuable cargo of spices. "

La prise du navire pirate était une précieuse cargaison d'épices.

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noun

Prix, récompense

An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

Examples :

"The student's hard work paid off; she won the prize for best essay in the school competition. "

Le travail acharné de l'étudiante a porté ses fruits ; elle a remporté le prix du meilleur essai au concours scolaire.

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noun

Prix, gain

That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.

Examples :

"The lucky student won the prize in the school raffle. "

L'étudiant chanceux a gagné le prix de la tombola de l'école.

outcome game bet entertainment achievement

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noun

Prix, récompense

Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.

Examples :

"Winning the essay contest was a prize for Sarah, a valuable achievement. "

Gagner le concours de dissertation était un prix pour Sarah, une réalisation précieuse.

achievement value asset

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noun

Prix, récompense, concours

A contest for a reward; competition.

Examples :

"The school science fair was a prize for students to show their projects and compete for awards. "

La foire scientifique de l'école était un concours permettant aux élèves de présenter leurs projets et de concourir pour des prix.

entertainment achievement

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noun

Levier, barre à mine

A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.

Examples :

"The mechanic used the long prize to lift the heavy engine part. "

Le mécanicien a utilisé la longue barre à mine pour soulever la partie lourde du moteur.

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verb

Estimer, apprécier

To consider highly valuable; to esteem.

Examples :

"The community prizes volunteer work for its selfless contribution to the neighborhood. "

La communauté estime le travail bénévole pour sa contribution désintéressée au quartier.

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verb

Évaluer, estimer

To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.

Examples :

"The antique dealer prized the painting at $5,000. "

Le marchand d'antiquités a estimé la peinture à 5 000 $.

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verb

Faire levier, soulever

To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.

Examples :

"The mechanic had to prize open the stuck car door. "

Le mécanicien a dû faire levier pour ouvrir la portière de la voiture bloquée.

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verb

Combattre

To compete in a prizefight.

Examples :

"The boxer will prize in the upcoming amateur competition. "

Le boxeur va combattre lors de la prochaine compétition amateur.

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adjective

primé, récompensé

Having won a prize; award-winning.

Examples :

"a prize vegetable"

Un légume primé.

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adjective

De premier ordre, exceptionnel

First-rate; exceptional

Examples :

"He was a prize fool."

C'était un imbécile de premier ordre.

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noun

Prix, coût

The cost required to gain possession of something.

Examples :

"The prize for winning the essay contest was high; it cost a lot of time and effort to earn the first place award. "

Le prix pour gagner le concours de dissertation était élevé ; il a fallu beaucoup de temps et d'efforts pour remporter le premier prix.

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noun

Prix, coût

The cost of an action or deed.

Examples :

"I paid a high price for my folly."

J'ai payé un prix élevé pour ma folie.

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noun

Valeur, estime, prix

Value; estimation; excellence; worth.

Examples :

"The teacher's praise and encouragement were a valuable prize for the student's hard work. "

Les éloges et les encouragements de l'enseignant étaient une récompense précieuse pour le dur labeur de l'élève.

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