Meaning of the word bagatelle in English
What does bagatelle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bagatelle
US /ˌbæɡ.əˈtel/
UK /ˌbæɡ.əˈtel/
Noun
1.
a thing of little importance; a trifle
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The argument was just a bagatelle, not worth worrying about.
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He dismissed her concerns as mere bagatelles.
2.
a short, light piece of music, typically for the piano
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Beethoven's Bagatelles are charming and often overlooked.
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She composed a delicate piano bagatelle for the recital.
3.
a game played on a board with holes, in which balls are struck with a cue or propelled by a spring device
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We spent the evening playing bagatelle at the pub.
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The old arcade had a classic bagatelle machine.