imitateur
imitator, impersonator
noun ee-mee-tah-TEUR Rare
Origin: From Latin imitator, from imitari, 'to imitate'
Usage Note
Imitateur refers to a person who imitates others, especially a comedian who impersonates celebrities. The feminine form is imitatrice. In French variety television, les imitateurs have a long tradition, and shows dedicated entirely to celebrity impressions are popular.
Examples
"Cet imitateur reproduit parfaitement la voix du président."
Natural Translation
This impersonator perfectly reproduces the president's voice.
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