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
A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there
is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to
take away.