Prix Goncourt

/ ɡɔ̃kur /

noun

1. an annual prize for a work of French fiction

Word History and Origins

Origin of Prix Goncourt¹

C20: after the Académie Goncourt , which awards the prizes, founded by the will of Edmond Goncourt (1822–96), French writer

Example Sentences

The 69-year-old Modiano is well known, even celebrated, in France, where he has previously been awarded the coveted Prix Goncourt.

From The Daily Beast

As well as the Bad Sex Award, it has already been lauded with the Prix Goncourt.

From The Daily Beast