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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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