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1. (n.) contretemps
an inopportune occurrence; an embarrassing mischance.
Etymology: (1675–85; < F, =contre-counter - +temps time (< L tempus); perh. alter. (by folk etym.) of MF contrestant, prp. of contrester to oppose)
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1. (noun) contretemps
an awkward clash
"he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"
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1. (noun) contretemps
an unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch
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