Bagatelle

/ˌbæɡəˈtel/
noun

A thing that is not important, a trifle.

To him, the amount he lost was a mere bagatelle.
Visual representation of "bagatelle" - A thing that is not important, a trifle.

Often appears as...

  • mere bagatelle
  • not a bagatelle
noun

A short piece of music or a short and light literary piece, usually for piano.

Beethoven's Bagatelle in A minor is one of his most popular works
Visual representation of "bagatelle" - A short piece of music or a short and light literary piece, usually for piano.

Often appears as...

  • beethoven's bagatelle
  • bagatelle in a minor

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Academic

noun

A game in which small balls are hit and then roll down a slope with obstacles, to fall into holes with different points.

We spent the entire afternoon playing bagatelle in the garden.
Visual representation of "bagatelle" - A game in which small balls are hit and then roll down a slope with obstacles, to fall into holes with different points.

Often appears as...

  • play bagatelle
  • bagatelle game
noun

A thing that is not important, a trifle.

To him, the amount he lost was a mere bagatelle.
Visual representation of "bagatelle" - A thing that is not important, a trifle.

Often appears as...

  • mere bagatelle
  • not a bagatelle
noun

A short piece of music or a short and light literary piece, usually for piano.

Beethoven's Bagatelle in A minor is one of his most popular works
Visual representation of "bagatelle" - A short piece of music or a short and light literary piece, usually for piano.

Often appears as...

  • beethoven's bagatelle
  • bagatelle in a minor

Usage tips

Academic

noun

A game in which small balls are hit and then roll down a slope with obstacles, to fall into holes with different points.

We spent the entire afternoon playing bagatelle in the garden.
Visual representation of "bagatelle" - A game in which small balls are hit and then roll down a slope with obstacles, to fall into holes with different points.

Often appears as...

  • play bagatelle
  • bagatelle game
Definition 1 of 3
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Not Significant

Used to express that something is of low importance in comparison to other things.

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Losing a few coins was a bagatelle to the wealthy businessman.
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Often Subjective

What is a bagatelle to one person may be significant to another. Its importance can be subjective.

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A few hundred dollars may be a bagatelle to some, but a fortune to others.
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Slightest Effort

Can imply something was done or acquired with the slightest effort or concern.

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He completed the task with a bagatelle of effort.
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Not Significant

Used to express that something is of low importance in comparison to other things.

Illustration for Not Significant
Losing a few coins was a bagatelle to the wealthy businessman.
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Often Subjective

What is a bagatelle to one person may be significant to another. Its importance can be subjective.

Illustration for Often Subjective
A few hundred dollars may be a bagatelle to some, but a fortune to others.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Slightest Effort

Can imply something was done or acquired with the slightest effort or concern.

Illustration for Slightest Effort
He completed the task with a bagatelle of effort.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Not Significant

Used to express that something is of low importance in comparison to other things.

Illustration for Not Significant
Losing a few coins was a bagatelle to the wealthy businessman.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Subjective

What is a bagatelle to one person may be significant to another. Its importance can be subjective.

Illustration for Often Subjective
A few hundred dollars may be a bagatelle to some, but a fortune to others.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Slightest Effort

Can imply something was done or acquired with the slightest effort or concern.

Illustration for Slightest Effort
He completed the task with a bagatelle of effort.
Visual representation of the word "Bagatelle"

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