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

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery