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contretemps meaning in English

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contretemps nom {m}

setback [setbacks]◼◼◼(adverse event, obstacle)
noun
[UK: ˈset.bæk] [US: ˈset.ˌbæk]
It's only a small setback. = Ce n'est qu'un petit contretemps.

contretemps [contretemps]◼◼◻(an unforeseen or embarrassing event)
noun
[UK: ˈkɒn.trə.tɒm] [US: ˈkɑːn.trə.ˌtemps]