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contretemps, inconvénient 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]

inconvénient nom {m}

drawback [drawbacks]◼◼◼(a disadvantage)
noun
[UK: ˈdrɔː.bæk] [US: ˈdrɒ.ˌbæk]
His openness is a very positive quality, although not without its drawbacks. = Sa franchise est une grande qualité, bien que non dénuée d'inconvénients.

con [cons]◼◼◼(disadvantage of something)
noun
[UK: kɒn] [US: ˈkɑːn]
Let's list the pros and cons. = Dressons la liste des avantages et des inconvénients.