Imitation (en. Imitation)

/imi.ta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Reproduction of a work, style, or behavior.

His imitation of the artist's movements was very convincing.

Son imitation des mouvements de l'artiste était très convaincante.

Action of imitating, especially in art or literature.

This work is an imitation of a famous painting.

Cette oeuvre est une imitation d'un tableau célèbre.

Replica or copy that is not authentic.

This watch is an imitation of a luxury brand.

Cette montre est une imitation d'une marque de luxe.

From the Latin 'imitatio', which means imitation or reproduction.

to imitate someone

to imitate the behavior or voice of a person.

faire une imitation de quelqu'un

imitation of nature

tendency to reproduce natural elements.

imitation de la nature

imitation is sincerity

to say that imitation can sometimes be a form of flattery.

l'imitation est la sincérité

to imitate

Action of reproducing the behavior, style, or works of someone.

imiter

imitated

That has been copied or reproduced in imitation.

imité

imitator

Person who often imitates others.

imitateur

Unconvincing or low-quality imitation.

It's a very cheap imitation.

C'est une imitation très cheap.

To pretend to be someone else.

He puts on a show with his imitations, but it's not very serious.

Il fait du show avec ses imitations, mais c'est pas très sérieux.