caricature

• Nom désignant un dessin, une description ou une imitation d'une personne ou d'une chose, dans lequel certains traits frappants sont exagérés pour produire un effet comique ou grotesque.

A noun referring to a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect.

1. Exaggerated portraitB2formalart

   A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated for comic or satirical effect.

   Portrait exagéré

   • The artist drew a hilarious caricature of the politician.
   • Newspapers often publish caricatures of famous celebrities.
   • His caricature of the boss had everyone laughing at the party.

   Synonymescartoonlampoonparodysatiresendupspooftakeofftravesty

2. Ridiculous imitationB2formal

   A portrayal of someone or something that is so exaggerated that it becomes absurd or ridiculous.

   Imitation caricaturale

   • The movie was a caricature of modern family life.
   • Her performance was a caricature of a typical villain.
   • The article was a cruel caricature of the author's views.

   Synonymeslampoonmockeryparodysatirespooftakeofftravesty

• Représenter ou imiter quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière comiquement exagérée ou déformée, souvent dans un but satirique.

A verb meaning to represent or imitate someone or something in a comically exaggerated or distorted way, often for satirical effect.

1. Exaggerate featuresB2formalart

   To represent someone or something in an exaggerated or distorted way, often for comic effect.

   Caricaturer

   • The artist caricatured the politician's large nose and small eyes.
   • She caricatured her boss's mannerisms in a humorous sketch.
   • The cartoonist caricatured the celebrity's distinctive hairstyle.

   Synonymesdistortexaggeratelampoonmockoverdrawparodyridicule

2. Ridicule or mockB2informal

   To imitate or portray someone in a way that makes them seem foolish or ridiculous.

   Tourner en ridicule

   • The comedian caricatured the president's speech patterns.
   • He caricatured his friend's accent to make everyone laugh.
   • The play caricatured the upper class's pretentious behavior.

   Synonymeslampoonmimicmockparodyridiculespooftake offtravesty