pantomime

• Représentation théâtrale ou artistique qui raconte une histoire ou exprime un sens à l'aide de gestes, d'expressions du visage et de mouvements du corps, sans utiliser de mots. Peut aussi désigner l'art de cette expression ou, figurément, une situation ou un comportement exagéré et muet.

A theatrical performance that conveys a story or meaning through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, without the use of spoken words.

1. Performance without wordsB1formalart

   A theatrical performance in which actors use gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to tell a story without speaking.

   pantomime

   • The mime artist performed a beautiful pantomime of a person trapped in a box.
   • Pantomime relies heavily on exaggerated gestures and expressions.
   • The children watched the pantomime with delight, understanding the story without a single word.

   Synonymesdumb showmime

2. British Christmas traditionB2formalbritishart

   A type of musical comedy stage production, traditionally performed during the Christmas season in the UK, featuring audience participation, slapstick comedy, and cross-dressing.

   pantomime britannique de Noël

   • We took the kids to see the pantomime of Aladdin at the local theatre.
   • The audience shouted 'He's behind you!' during the pantomime.
   • Pantomime is a beloved British holiday tradition.

   Synonymespanto

• Exprimer ou communiquer quelque chose par des gestes, des expressions du visage et des mouvements du corps, sans utiliser de mots; représenter ou imiter de manière exagérée ou théâtrale.

A verb used to express or communicate something through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements without using words.

1. Act out without wordsB2formal

   To express or perform something using gestures and body movements, without speaking.

   Mimer sans paroles

   • The actor pantomimed opening a heavy door.
   • She pantomimed drinking from a cup to show she was thirsty.
   • He pantomimed the entire story for the children.

   Synonymesact outgesticulategesturemimemotionsignal