This is the 2739th most frequent Dutch word.
prix
"Prix" is not a Dutch word; it is French and means "price" or "prize" in English.
Here 'prix' is used as a noun meaning 'prize', referring to a reward given for winning the contest.
De prix van de kunstwedstrijd was een groot beeldhouwwerk.
The prize of the art contest was a big sculpture.
Yet again, 'prix' is utilized in its meaning of 'prize', this time referring to a token of encouragement.
Als een aansporing kreeg zij een kleine prix voor haar deelname.
As an encouragement, she received a small prize for her participation.
In this sentence, 'prix' continues to represent 'prize', indicating an award with specific significance.