Prix Goncourt

/ ɡɔ̃kur /

noun

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

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.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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