verb

priser (Donner du prix)

appraise

Word: priser

The French verb "priser" has multiple meanings depending on the context:

To prize/to value highly
In this sense, "priser" means to esteem, appreciate, or value something highly. It can refer to valuing an object, quality, or person.
- Example: Il prize beaucoup ce cadeau. (He values this gift a lot.)
Synonyms: apprécier, estimer, chérir, valoriser
Antonyms: mépriser, dévaluer, ignorer
To sniff/snuff (with tobacco)
Another, less common meaning is related to the action of sniffing powdered substances, mainly snuff (a type of tobacco).
- Example: Il aime priser le tabac. (He likes to sniff snuff tobacco.)
This usage is somewhat old-fashioned or colloquial.
To catch wind of / to crack or jamming (in some regional or technical uses)
In certain contexts, especially technical or regional, "priser" can mean to stick, catch, or create a blockage (e.g., mechanical parts). It's less common in everyday language.

Comes from the Old French "priser," derived from "pris," the past participle of "prendre" (to take). This root word is associated with taking, seizing, or valuing.

Sense	Meaning	Example	Synonyms	Antonyms
Valuing/Appreciating	To esteem or value highly	Il prize cette œuvre.	apprécier, estimer	mépriser, dévaluer
Sniffing tobacco	To sniff snuff tobacco	Il exige priser le tabac.	(no common formal synonym)
Mechanical/Jamming	To catch or jam (rare/regional usage)	La machine a pris.	coincer, bloquer

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