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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hobbies (General)
  • Makeup and Costumes
DEF

The act or practice of dressing in costume, often homemade, to resemble or portray a fictional character, especially from science fiction, fantasy, manga, or anime.

CONT

Not surprisingly for a country with a long tradition of cosplay and an appetite for American culture, Japan has embraced Halloween with an enthusiasm matched in few other countries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Passe-temps (Généralités)
  • Maquillage et costumes
DEF

Pratique qui consiste à incarner un personnage de fiction (manga, film d'animation, jeu vidéo, etc.).

CONT

Le «cosplay» (ou «costumade») est ce passe-temps qui consiste à fabriquer, puis à porter et montrer un costume inspiré d'un personnage fictif de la culture populaire et/ou japonaise.

Spanish

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