contretemps
US /ˈkɑːn.trə.tɑː/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trə.tɑː/
1.
perselisihan kecil, insiden, kesulitan kecil
a minor dispute or disagreement
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There was a slight contretemps over who would pay the bill.
Ada perselisihan kecil tentang siapa yang akan membayar tagihan.
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The meeting was delayed due to a minor contretemps between two board members.
Rapat tertunda karena perselisihan kecil antara dua anggota dewan.
2.
kejadian memalukan, kesulitan, insiden canggung
an embarrassing or awkward occurrence
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He suffered a minor contretemps when he tripped on stage.
Dia mengalami kejadian memalukan kecil ketika dia tersandung di atas panggung.
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The spilled wine created a bit of a contretemps at the formal dinner.
Anggur yang tumpah menciptakan sedikit kejadian memalukan pada makan malam formal.