impersonator

• Nom désignant une personne qui imite ou usurpe l’apparence, la voix ou l’identité d’une autre personne, notamment pour tromper ou pour divertir.

A noun referring to a person who fraudulently assumes the appearance or identity of another person.

1. Fraudulent ImitatorB2formal

   A person who pretends to be someone else, typically for dishonest purposes such as fraud or deception.

   Imposteur frauduleux

   • The police arrested an impersonator who was pretending to be a doctor.
   • An impersonator tried to access the bank account by pretending to be the account holder.
   • The celebrity had to deal with an impersonator who was using their name for scams.

   Synonymescharlatancon artistdeceiverfakefraudimpostormasqueraderphonypretendershamtrickster

2. Entertainment PerformerB1formal

   A performer who mimics the appearance, voice, or mannerisms of a famous person for entertainment.

   imitateur

   • The Elvis impersonator performed at the birthday party.
   • She works as a celebrity impersonator in Las Vegas.
   • The impersonator's impression of the president was hilarious.

   Synonymesimitatorimpressionistmimic