burlesque
US /bɝːˈlesk/
UK /bɝːˈlesk/
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burlesque, parodie, farce
an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody
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The play was a burlesque of Shakespearean tragedy.
La pièce était une parodie de la tragédie shakespearienne.
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His speech was a burlesque of political rhetoric.
Son discours était une parodie de la rhétorique politique.
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spectacle burlesque, revue
a variety show, typically including striptease
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She performed in a classic burlesque show.
Elle a joué dans un spectacle de burlesque classique.
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The theater hosts weekly burlesque nights.
Le théâtre organise des soirées burlesques hebdomadaires.
1.
parodier, moquer, caricaturer
to parody or mock something in a humorous or exaggerated way
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The comedian decided to burlesque the current political climate.
Le comédien a décidé de parodier le climat politique actuel.
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They often burlesque classic literature in their performances.
Ils parodient souvent la littérature classique dans leurs performances.
1.
burlesque, parodique, grotesque
relating to or characteristic of burlesque
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The costumes were designed in a flamboyant and burlesque style.
Les costumes étaient conçus dans un style flamboyant et burlesque.
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His performance had a distinctly burlesque quality.
Sa performance avait une qualité nettement burlesque.