comic

bande dessinée

Histoire racontée par une suite de dessins, souvent accompagnés de texte, ou livre contenant ces histoires.

En anglais simple : A story told through a series of drawings, usually with words, or a book containing these stories.

• I read a comic on the bus.
• She collects old comics about superheroes.
• This comic tells the story through pictures and short conversations.

Synonymes : comic book, comic strip

Expressions courantes : read a comic, comic book, comic strip, a superhero comic

humoriste, comique

Personne qui fait rire en racontant des blagues ou en présentant des numéros amusants.

En anglais simple : A person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or performing funny acts.

• The comic told a funny story.
• Three comics performed at the club last night.
• She hopes to become a successful comic.

Synonymes : comedian

Expressions courantes : stand-up comic, a young comic, comic on stage, a professional comic

comique

Qui concerne des histoires, des pièces ou des spectacles destinés à faire rire.

En anglais simple : Connected with stories, plays, or performances intended to make people laugh.

• He plays a comic role.
• Her comic timing makes every joke work.
• The writer is known for his comic plays.

Synonymes : comedic

Contraires : tragic

Expressions courantes : comic role, comic timing, comic opera, comic genius