impersonation

• Nom désignant l'action de se faire passer pour une autre personne ou d'en imiter le comportement, souvent de manière exagérée ou pour un effet comique.

A noun referring to the act of representing or pretending to be another person, often exaggerated for comic effect or to imitate mannerisms.

1. Humorous or exaggerated portrayalB2informal

   An imitation of a person's appearance or behavior, often exaggerated for comic effect or performance.

   Imitation comique ou exagérée d'une personne

   • The comedian's impersonation of the politician had the audience roaring with laughter.
   • She won the talent show with her spot-on impersonation of a famous singer.
   • His impersonation of the boss was so accurate that everyone thought it was real for a moment.
   • The skit featured an impersonation of a celebrity chef that poked fun at his mannerisms.

   Synonymescaricatureimpressionmimicryparodysendupspooftake off

2. Fraudulent assumption of identityC1formallegal

   The act of pretending to be someone else, especially with the intent to deceive or commit fraud.

   Usurpation d'identité

   • The criminal was charged with impersonation of a police officer.
   • Identity theft often involves online impersonation of bank officials.
   • An impersonation of a company executive led to a data breach.
   • The law strictly prohibits impersonation of government employees.

   Synonymesidentity theftimposturemasqueradepersonationposingpretence

3. Mimicry of behavior or speechB2formal

   The act of copying someone's mannerisms, voice, or actions, often for entertainment or practice.

   Imitation d'une personne

   • The actor's impersonation of the historical figure was praised for its accuracy.
   • Children sometimes engage in playful impersonation of their parents.
   • She practiced her impersonation of the teacher to make her friends laugh.
   • His impersonation of a foreign accent was remarkably convincing.

   Synonymescaricaturecopyingimitationimpressionmimicryparodytake off