Definition of contretemps Contretemps

/kɑˈntɹʌtɛˌmps/ - [kantrutemps] - con•tre•temps

We found 6 definitions of contretemps from 5 different sources.

What does contretemps mean?

Plural: contretemps

contretemps - an awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"

skirmish, clash, encounter, brush a state of conflict between persons

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contretemps (Noun)
An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch.
contretemps (Noun)
An ill-timed pass.

contretemps (n.)
An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch.

contretemps
kon-tr-tang′, n. something happening inopportunely or at the wrong time, anything embarrassing, a hitch. [Fr. contre—L. contra, against, and Fr. temps—L. tempus, time.]

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