Prix Goncourt
/ (French ɡɔ̃kur) /
noun
an annual prize for a work of French fiction
Origin of Prix Goncourt
1C20: after the Académie Goncourt, which awards the prizes, founded by the will of Edmond Goncourt (1822–96), French writer
Words Nearby Prix Goncourt
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How to use Prix Goncourt in a sentence
The 69-year-old Modiano is well known, even celebrated, in France, where he has previously been awarded the coveted Prix Goncourt.
As well as the Bad Sex Award, it has already been lauded with the Prix Goncourt.
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