Also means
to award a prize
Usage Note
primer has two senses: in formal or legal contexts it means 'to take precedence over' (la sécurité prime tout); it also means 'to award a prize or premium' (un produit primé = an award-winning product). The two uses are related but distinct enough to confuse learners.
Examples
"La qualité doit primer sur la quantité."
Natural Translation
Quality must take priority over quantity.
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