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   contretemps

   /ˈkɒntrətɒ̃/

   noun

   • 1. a minor dispute or disagreement: "she had occasional contretemps with her staff" Similar argumentquarrelsquabblealtercationclashfightdisagreementdifference of opiniondisputedissensioninformal:tiffset-torun-inspatrowbarneyaftersrammy
   • ▪ an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence: "the hotel had to deal with more than one contretemps before the end of the night" Similar mishapmisadventureaccidentmischanceunfortunate occurrenceawkward momentproblemdifficulty

   Word Origin late 17th century (originally as a fencing term, denoting a thrust made at an inopportune moment): French, originally ‘motion out of time’, from contre- ‘against’ + temps ‘time’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRETEMPS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Contretemps is a noun that means a small argument or unlucky event, often happening in public and causing social embarrassment. Learn how to use this word in sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

   • English (US)

     CONTRETEMPS meaning: 1. a small argument or unlucky event,...

   • Znaczenie Contretemps, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     contretemps definicja: 1. a small argument or unlucky event,...

   • Translate English to Portuguese

     contretemps translate: contratempo. Learn more in the...

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     CONTRETEMPS translate: 口角;不幸事件. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     CONTRETEMPS translate: 口角;不幸事件. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     contretemps 의미, 정의, contretemps의 정의: 1. a small argument or...

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   The meaning of CONTRETEMPS is an inopportune or embarrassing occurrence or situation. How to use contretemps in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Contretemps definition: an inopportune occurrence; an embarrassing mischance. See examples of CONTRETEMPS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRETEMPS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONTRETEMPS meaning: 1. a small argument or unlucky event, often happening in public and causing social embarrassment…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRETEMPS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Contretemps is a French word meaning a small disagreement or an awkward situation. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contretempsContretemps - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A contretemps is a badly-timed event or an embarrassing situation. Did you see the outfielders run into each other and the shortstop slip and fall in the mud? Don't laugh — we all have our contretemps.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › contretempscontretemps noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Contretemps is a French word that means an unpleasant event or an embarrassing occasion when people disagree. Learn how to use it in formal or humorous contexts with pictures, pronunciation and synonyms.