bagatelle

Definitions of bagatelle
  1. noun
    a detail that is considered insignificant
    synonyms: rien
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    type of:
    détail, point
    an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
  2. noun
    something of small importance
    synonyms: rien
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    types:
    frivolité
    something of little value or significance
    type of:
    objet
    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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