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tralala

fuss, fanfare, frills

noun trah-lah-LAH Rare

Usage Note

Tralala is an informal, slightly dismissive word for excessive fuss, ceremony, or ostentation. Faire des tralalas means 'to make a big fuss'. It can also be used as an interjection mimicking a carefree singing sound, similar to English 'la-la-la'. Generally used with a tone of mild mockery.

Examples

"Pas besoin de tout ce tralala."

Natural Translation

No need for all that fuss.

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