ape

US /eɪp/
UK /eɪp/
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singe, grand singe

a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, and gibbon.

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Chimpanzees are a type of ape.
Les chimpanzés sont un type de singe.
The zoo has several different species of apes.
Le zoo a plusieurs espèces différentes de singes.
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imiter, singer

imitate the behavior or manner of (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.

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He tends to ape his older brother's fashion sense.
Il a tendance à imiter le sens de la mode de son frère aîné.
Some artists merely ape the styles of their predecessors.
Certains artistes ne font que singer les styles de leurs prédécesseurs.