Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bagatelle

noun

/ˌbæɡ.əˈtɛl/

Definition

A thing of little importance; a trifle.

Examples

The argument over the seating arrangement was a mere bagatelle compared to the issues they faced.
He wrote a bagatelle for piano that was charming yet simple.

Meaning

The term bagatelle usually refers to something insignificant or a trivial matter. It can also denote a type of short, light musical composition or a game similar to billiards.