comedian

• Nom désignant un artiste professionnel qui raconte des blagues et exécute des numéros comiques, ou un acteur jouant dans une comédie.

A noun referring to a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts, or an actor in a comedy.

1. Professional humoristA2formal

   A performer whose job is to make an audience laugh by telling jokes, funny stories, or performing comedic acts.

   comédien professionnel / humoriste

   • The comedian had the entire audience laughing with his witty jokes.
   • She started her career as a stand-up comedian in small clubs.
   • Famous comedians often tour around the world performing their shows.

   Synonymescomicgagsterhumoristjesterstand-up

2. Comedy actorB1formal

   An actor who performs in comedic plays, films, or television shows.

   acteur comique

   • He is a well-known comedian who has starred in several comedy films.
   • The comedian delivered a hilarious performance in the new sitcom.
   • Many comedians transition from stand-up to acting in movies.

   Synonymescomichumorist