impersonate

• Verbe signifiant se faire passer pour quelqu'un d'autre, souvent en imitant son apparence, ses manières ou sa voix.

A verb meaning to pretend to be someone else, often by imitating their appearance, mannerisms, or voice.

1. B2formal

   To assume or act the character of another person, often for entertainment or to deceive.

   jouer le personnage de

   • The comedian impersonated the president perfectly.
   • She impersonated a famous singer at the party.
   • He impersonated his boss to make his friends laugh.

   Synonymesenactimitatemimicpersonateplayportray

2. Comic representationB2informal

   To represent another person with comic intentions, often exaggerating their mannerisms.

   Imiter quelqu'un de façon comique

   • He impersonated the teacher's voice for a joke.
   • The actor impersonated several celebrities in his stand-up routine.
   • She impersonated her friend's accent to amuse the group.

   Synonymescaricatureimitatemimicparodytake off

3. Fraudulent pretenseB2formal

   To pretend to be someone you are not, often with fraudulent or malicious intentions.

   Usurper l'identité

   • The scammer impersonated a bank official to steal money.
   • He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
   • She impersonated her sister to access the account.

   Synonymespersonate