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burlesque

/bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/

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noun

Burlesque, parodie

A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.

Examples :

"The school play was a burlesque of the principal's overly formal speeches, exaggerating his gestures and using silly voices. "

La pièce de l'école était une parodie des discours trop formels du principal, exagérant ses gestes et utilisant des voix stupides.

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noun

Burlesque, spectacle de divertissement pour adultes

A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Examples :

"The old theater downtown used to be famous for its burlesque shows, but now it's a movie theater. "

L'ancien théâtre du centre-ville était célèbre pour ses spectacles de burlesque, mais c'est maintenant un cinéma.

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noun

Burlesque, parodie

A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.

Examples :

"The politician's speech was a burlesque of genuine concern, filled with exaggerated gestures and empty promises. "

Le discours du politicien était une parodie de véritable inquiétude, rempli de gestes exagérés et de promesses creuses.

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verb

Parodier, tourner en dérision

To make a burlesque parody of.

Examples :

"The students decided to burlesque the principal's strict morning announcements in their end-of-year play. "

Les élèves ont décidé de parodier les annonces matinales strictes du proviseur dans leur pièce de fin d'année.

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verb

Ridiculiser, parodier

To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.

Examples :

"The comedian burlesqued the school principal's stuffy mannerisms during his act. "

Le comédien a ridiculisé les manières guindées du proviseur pendant son numéro.

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adjective

Burlesque, parodique

Parodical; parodic

Examples :

"The student's presentation was a burlesque imitation of the professor, exaggerating his mannerisms for comedic effect. "

La présentation de l'étudiant était une imitation burlesque du professeur, exagérant ses manières pour un effet comique.

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