English Explanatory Dictionary

contretemps

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event.
  2. An ill-timed pass.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ /ˈkɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ en-us-contretemps.ogg

Word forms

contretemps

Etymology

Borrowed from French contretemps.

Synonyms

hitch mishap
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