parody

• Nom désignant une imitation d'un style, d'une œuvre ou d'une personne, souvent exagérée pour produire un effet humoristique ou satirique.

A noun referring to an imitation of a particular style, work, or person, often exaggerated for humorous or satirical effect.

1. Humorous imitationB2formalart

   An imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre, exaggerating its style for comic effect.

   Parodie

   • The show is a parody of popular reality TV programs.
   • She wrote a brilliant parody of the author's writing style.
   • The movie is a parody of classic horror films.

   Synonymescaricaturelampoonsatiresendupspooftakeoff

2. Poor imitationB2informal

   A weak or ridiculous version of something.

   Parodie (au sens de mauvaise imitation)

   • His apology was a parody of a sincere statement.
   • The new policy is a parody of justice.
   • That restaurant is a parody of fine dining.

   Synonymescaricaturemockerytravesty

   Antonymesarchetypemodeloriginalprototype

• Faire une imitation moqueuse ou satirique d'une œuvre, d'un style ou d'une personne, souvent pour se moquer ou critiquer.

A verb used to indicate the act of imitating or mimicking someone or something, often for humorous or satirical effect.

1. Imitate for humorB2formalart

   To imitate a person, style, or work in an exaggerated way for comic effect or ridicule.

   Parodier

   • The comedian parodied the politician's speech perfectly.
   • The show parodies popular movies from the 1980s.
   • She parodied her boss's mannerisms during the office party.

   Synonymesapecaricaturelampoonmimicmockspooftravesty

2. Make a spoofB2informalart

   To create a humorous or satirical version of something.

   Parodier

   • They parodied the famous painting by adding modern elements.
   • The sketch parodies a well-known TV commercial.
   • He parodied the song's lyrics to make them funny.

   Synonymescaricaturelampoonmocktravesty