Associations to the word «Contretemps»
Wiktionary
CONTRETEMPS, noun. An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch
CONTRETEMPS, noun. (fencing) An ill-timed pass.
Dictionary definition
CONTRETEMPS, noun. An awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman".
Wise words
We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words
were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only,
and not for things themselves.