contretemps

English

/ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/, /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/

noun
Definitions
  • An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch
  • (fencing) An ill-timed pass.

Etymology

Borrowed from French contretemps.

Origin

French

contretemps

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