understudy

• Nom désignant un acteur prêt à remplacer l'interprète principal en cas de besoin, notamment au théâtre ou dans les productions audiovisuelles.

A noun referring to an actor who is prepared to take over the role of a regular performer when needed.

1. Actor's replacementB2formal

   A performer who learns the role of another actor in a play or show so they can step in if needed.

   doublure

   • The understudy performed brilliantly when the lead actor fell ill.
   • She worked as an understudy for the main role in the musical.
   • The director praised the understudy for being well-prepared.

   Synonymesalternatebackupcoverdoublestand-insubstitute

• Verbe désignant l'action d'étudier ou de maîtriser un rôle ou une fonction sous la direction d'une autre personne, généralement dans un contexte théâtral ou professionnel, afin de pouvoir la remplacer en cas de besoin.

A verb used to indicate the act of studying or learning a role or subject under the guidance of another, typically in a theatrical or professional context.

1. Act as a substitute performerB2formal

   To study and prepare to perform a role in a play or show as a replacement for the main actor.

   Doubler un rôle

   • She understudied the lead role in the Broadway production.
   • He understudied the main actor for several months before the performance.
   • The young actress was chosen to understudy the famous star.

   Synonymescoverdeputizerelievesubstitute