contretemps
Meaning
- An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event.
- An ill-timed pass.
Synonyms
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/
Etymology
Borrowed from French contretemps.
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