CONTRETEMPS


Meaning of CONTRETEMPS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɒntrətɒm ]

( contretemps)

A contretemps is a small disagreement that is rather embarrassing. ( LITERARY )

He was briefly arrested in Rome after a contretemps with Italian police.

= dispute

N-COUNT : usu sing

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