mimic

• Relatif à l'imitation ou caractérisé par elle ; imitatif, simulé ou feint.

Relating to or characterized by mimicry; imitative or simulated.

1. Constituting an imitationC1formal

   Having the quality of imitating or copying the appearance, voice, or characteristics of something else.

   imitatif

   • The mimic behavior of the lyrebird is astonishing.
   • Her mimic gestures during the play were perfectly executed.
   • The animal's mimic coloration helps it blend into the environment.

   Synonymesartificialcopycatcounterfeitfakeimitationimitativemimeticmocksimulated

• Nom désignant une personne, en particulier un acteur ou une actrice, qui imite ou copie la voix, les manières ou les actions d'une autre personne.

A noun referring to a person, especially an actor or actress, who imitates or copies the voice, mannerisms, or actions of another person.

1. ImitatorB2formal

   A person who imitates or copies the voice, gestures, or actions of another person, especially for entertainment.

   imitateur

   • The comedian is a brilliant mimic of famous politicians.
   • She is a talented mimic who can impersonate any celebrity.
   • The mimic performed a hilarious routine at the party.

   Synonymescaricaturistcopycatimitatorimpersonatorimpressionistmimemimickerparodist

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'imiter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent pour s'amuser ou pour copier ses gestes, sa parole ou son apparence.

A verb used to indicate the act of imitating someone or something, often for amusement or to copy their actions, speech, or appearance.

1. Imitate for effectB2formal

   To copy or imitate someone's voice, gestures, or behavior, often for humorous or satirical purposes.

   Imiter pour effet

   • The comedian mimicked the politician's speech perfectly.
   • She mimicked her teacher's accent to make her friends laugh.
   • He mimicked the boss's mannerisms during the office party.

   Synonymesapecaricatureimpersonatemockparodyspooftake off

2. Copy or simulateB2formal

   To reproduce or simulate something, such as a sound, action, or process.

   Imiter, simuler

   • The robot mimics human movements with great accuracy.
   • Some animals mimic the sounds of other species to avoid predators.
   • The software mimics the behavior of a real-world system.

   Synonymesapecopyechoimitateimpersonatemirrorparodyreplicatereproducesimulate