'Contretemps' definitions:

Definition of 'contretemps'

noun

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

Definition of 'Contretemps'

From: GCIDE

Contretemps \Con`tre*temps"\, n. [F., fr. contre (L. conta) + temps time, fr. L. tempus.] An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch. [1913 Webster]
In this unhappy contretemps. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]

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