puppet

• Nom désignant un objet articulé représentant un humain ou un animal, manipulé par un marionnettiste, ou une personne manipulée ou contrôlée par d'autres.

A noun referring to a movable model of a person or animal that is controlled by a puppeteer, or a person who is manipulated by others.

1. MarionetteA2formal

   A small figure of a person or animal that is moved by strings or wires controlled by a puppeteer from above.

   Marionnette à fils

   • The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the puppet's strings to make it dance.
   • Children watched in awe as the wooden puppet came to life on stage.
   • The marionette puppet bowed gracefully to the audience.

   Synonymesmarionette

2. Hand puppetA2formal

   A doll with a hollow head and a cloth body designed to fit over the hand, allowing the user to move its head and arms with their fingers.

   Marionnette à main

   • The teacher used a hand puppet to tell the story to the children.
   • He made the hand puppet wave by moving his thumb.
   • The hand puppet's mouth opened and closed as the performer spoke.

   Synonymesglove puppethand puppet

3. Controlled personB2formal

   A person who is under the control of another and is used to carry out unpleasant or dishonest tasks for them.

   Personne manipulée

   • The dictator installed a puppet leader to maintain control over the region.
   • He was just a puppet for the corporation, doing their dirty work.
   • The committee was a puppet of the government, approving every decision without question.

   Synonymesinstrumentpawnstoogetool