singe

/sɛ̃ʒ/
1.
nounmasculineSing

monkey

ape

Dans ce zoo, on a vu un singe qui grimpait aux arbres.

At that zoo we saw a monkey climbing the trees.

Synonyms:primate
2.
nounmasculineSing

someone who makes a fool of themselves; a clown

an imitator (informal)

Arrête de faire le singe et sois sérieux deux minutes !

Stop clowning around and be serious for a minute!

Synonyms:imitateur, bouffon, clown