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trifling

UK
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/

Translations

triflingadjective
more trifling
Comp.
most trifling
Super.
UK
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
sans importance
The manager dismissed the complaint as a trifling matter.
Le directeur a rejeté la plainte comme une affaire sans importance.
Additional translations
frivoleSe dit surtout d’un propos, d’un comportement ou d’une attitude.
Synonyms
insignificant
slight
frivolous
trivial
unimportant
negligible
minor
petty
Antonyms
important
meaningful
significant
triflingnoun
triflings
pl
UK
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
Gerund use: ‘trifling’ as the act or instance of treating something lightly
frivolitéPour un comportement ou une activité marqués par le manque de sérieux.
There was too much trifling and not enough work in the office today.
Il y avait trop de frivolité et pas assez de travail au bureau aujourd’hui.
Synonyms
trumpery
pettiness
nugatory thing
small thing
punt
nonentity
insignificance
minor matter
small matter
nothing
triviality
bagatelle
trifle
trifleverb

trifling

Gerund

trifled
Past Simple
trifled
Past Participle
trifling
Gerund
UK
/ˈtraɪ.fəl/
US
/ˈtraɪ.fəl/
badinerS'emploie pour parler légèrement ou sans sérieux ; peut être transitif avec avec.
He trifled with her emotions, never intending to commit to the relationship.
Il a badiné avec ses sentiments, sans jamais avoir l'intention de s'engager dans cette relation.
Additional translations
badinerS'emploie aussi pour passer le temps de façon oisive ou frivole.
Synonyms
linger
dawdle
play
toy
waste time

Definitions

triflingadjective
Of little importance or value; insignificant.
The manager dismissed the complaint as a trifling matter that didn't require immediate attention.
Frivolous or trivial in nature.
She was annoyed by his trifling comments during the serious meeting.
triflingnoun
The act or instance of treating someone or something without seriousness; frivolous behavior or activity.
There was too much trifling and not enough work in the office today.
trifleverb
To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
He trifled with her emotions, never intending to commit to the relationship.
To spend time idly or frivolously.
She trifled away the afternoon browsing through old magazines.
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