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Definitions for contretemps
ˈkɒn trəˌtɑ̃; Fr. kɔ̃trəˈtɑ̃; -ˌtɑ̃z; Fr. -ˈtɑ̃con·tretemps
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Princeton's WordNet
contretempsnoun
an awkward clash
"he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"
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contretempsnoun
An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch
contretempsnoun
An ill-timed pass.
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Contretemps is a minor disagreement or dispute, often in a social setting, that results in an awkward or embarrassing situation. It is also used to refer to an unfortunate or inopportune incident or event. The term is derived from French and means "against time."
Webster Dictionary
Contretempsnoun
an unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch
Etymology: [F., fr. contre (L. conta) + temps time, fr. L. tempus.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contretemps in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contretemps in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- المعتر� ونArabic
- [[unglücklich, Widrigkeit, Zwischenfall, UnannehmlichkeitGerman
- contratiempoSpanish
- contre-tempsFrench
- kesialanIndonesian
- strek i regningen, uhellNorwegian
- uhellNorwegian Nynorsk
- spięcie, scysjaPolish
- missöde, motighet, streck i räkningenSwedish
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