How do you pronounce contretemps?

contretemps is pronounced as /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/.

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contretemps

⚡contretemps (kɔ̃tʁətɑ̃p)

noun

/ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

malentendu inattendu (malentendu inattendu)

contravene contribute

Signification

an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute

Traduction de la signification

un événement inattendu et malheureux ou un léger désaccord

Phrases d'exemple

There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.

Il y a eu un petit malentendu entre les deux collègues pendant la réunion.

Synonymes

mishap, misunderstanding, dispute, clash

Antonymes

agreement, harmony

Collocations

political contretemps, social contretemps

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