imitation

imitation, impersonation

noun ee-mee-tah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin 'imitatio' (copying)

Also means

fake, copy

Usage Note

Imitation refers to the act of imitating (faire l'imitation de quelqu'un = to do an impression of someone) and to counterfeit goods (sac en imitation cuir = faux-leather bag). The verb is imiter and the person is un imitateur / une imitatrice. À l'imitation de is a formal phrase meaning 'in imitation of'.

Examples

"Son imitation du président était hilarante."

Natural Translation

His impression of the president was hilarious.

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