imitation

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose de fabriqué pour imiter l'apparence ou la qualité d'un autre objet, souvent plus précieux ou authentique.

An adjective describing something made to imitate the appearance or quality of something else, often a more valuable or genuine item.

1. Not genuine or realB1formal

   Being a copy or reproduction of something authentic, often of lower quality.

   Imitation (non authentique)

   • She wore an imitation pearl necklace.
   • The store sells imitation leather jackets.
   • He bought an imitation Rolex watch for a fraction of the price.

   Synonymesartificialboguscounterfeitersatzfakefalsefauxmockphonyreproductionshamsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymesactualauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

• Nom désignant l'action de copier ou de reproduire quelque chose, ou le résultat de cette copie, impliquant souvent un manque d'originalité.

A noun referring to the act of copying or reproducing something, or the result of such copying, often implying a lack of originality.

1. Mimetic theory in artC1formal

   The philosophical concept that art and literature should precisely replicate nature or human actions.

   Imitation (mimésis)

   • Aristotle's Poetics discusses imitation as the foundation of art.
   • Renaissance painters often adhered to the doctrine of imitation.
   • The play was criticized for its slavish imitation of real life.

   Synonymesmimesis

   Antonymesexpressioninventionoriginality

2. Copy or replicaB1formal

   An object that is made to look like something else, often of lesser quality.

   Copie ou réplique

   • The market sold cheap imitations of designer handbags.
   • This painting is an imitation of a famous masterpiece.
   • He bought an imitation leather jacket.

   Synonymesclonecopycounterfeitduplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryknockoffreplicareproductionshamsimulation

   Antonymesauthenticoriginalprototype

3. Mimicry of behaviorB2formal

   The act of copying or trying to copy the actions, speech, or mannerisms of another person.

   Imitation (copie du comportement)

   • Children learn through imitation of their parents.
   • His imitation of the teacher's voice was spot-on.
   • The comedian's act relies on imitation of celebrities.

   Synonymescopyingimpersonationmimicrysimulation

4. Exaggerated caricatureB2informal

   A humorous or exaggerated representation of a person, often for comic effect.

   Caricature exagérée

   • The actor did a hilarious imitation of the president.
   • Her imitation of the boss had everyone laughing.
   • The sketch featured a crude imitation of a famous politician.

   Synonymescaricatureimpersonationimpressionlampoonparodysendupspooftakeofftravesty