Meaning contretemps
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contretemps1680s, "a blunder in fencing," from French contre-temps "motion out of time, unfortunate accident, bad times;" from Latin contra "against" (see contra) + tempus "tim [..]
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contretempsAn inopportune or embarrassing occurrence or situation.
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contretemps(n) an awkward clash
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contretempsA mischance, something inopportune. Literally, “out of time.”
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