burlesque in French

burlesque in French is burlesque, parodie — burlesque means a variety stage show combining comic sketches, musical numbers and striptease, associated with American theatres of the early twentieth century and revived since the 1990s as a knowingly retro, glamorous performance art.

burlesque in French

burlesque

adj

(dated) Parodical; parodic

parodie

noun

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

What does "burlesque" mean?

noun A variety stage show combining comic sketches, musical numbers and striptease, associated with American theatres of the early twentieth century and revived since the 1990s as a knowingly retro, glamorous performance art.
"She performs burlesque at a supper club, feather fans and all."
noun A piece of writing, music or theatre that mocks something serious by treating it in a deliberately mismatched way — grand subjects handled cheaply, or trivial subjects handled with mock grandeur.
"The poem is a burlesque of Homer, with the heroes squabbling over a tea trolley."
verb To imitate something in an exaggerated, mocking way.
"The revue burlesqued every member of the cabinet in turn."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

burlesque in a sentence

She performs burlesque at a supper club, feather fans and all.
The venue runs a burlesque night on the last Friday of the month.
The poem is a burlesque of Homer, with the heroes squabbling over a tea trolley.
His symphony ends with a burlesque of a military march.

Similar words in French

caricature lampoon parody send up spoof takeoff variety show vaudeville

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "burlesque" in French?

"burlesque" in French is burlesque, parodie. burlesque means: A variety stage show combining comic sketches, musical numbers and striptease, associated with American theatres of the early twentieth century and revived since the 1990s as a knowingly retro, glamorous performance art.

How do you use "burlesque" in a sentence?

Example: "She performs burlesque at a supper club, feather fans and all." In French, "burlesque" is burlesque, parodie.

Are there other ways to say "burlesque" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "burlesque": burlesque, parodie.

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