Contretemps (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural con·tre·temps [kon-truh-tahnz; French kawntruh-tahn]. /ˈkɒn trəˌtɑ̃z; French kɔ̃trəˈtɑ̃/.
  1. an inopportune occurrence; an embarrassing mischance: He caused a minor contretemps by knocking over his drink.
noun plural -temps
  1. an awkward or difficult situation or mishap
  2. a feint made with the purpose of producing a counterthrust from one's opponent
  3. a small disagreement that is rather embarrassing
Contretemps (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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