Meaning of the word contretemps in English
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contretemps
US /ˈkɑːn.trə.tɑː/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trə.tɑː/
Noun
1.
a minor dispute or disagreement
Example:
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There was a slight contretemps over who would pay the bill.
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The meeting was delayed due to a minor contretemps between two board members.
2.
an embarrassing or awkward occurrence
Example:
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He suffered a minor contretemps when he tripped on stage.
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The spilled wine created a bit of a contretemps at the formal dinner.
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