How is the word burlesque translated from French to English

English translation
slapstick
noun

Un comique fondé sur les chutes et les maladresses.

Comedy based on falls and silly accidents.

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  • Le film est du pur burlesque. — The film is pure slapstick.

  • Les enfants aiment encore plus le burlesque que les blagues. — Kids still love slapstick more than jokes.

  • Aimes-tu les vieilles comédies burlesques ? — Do you enjoy old slapstick comedies?

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