Contretemps Definition & Meaning
contretemps
- noun
- an awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"
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- What does contretemps mean?
- an awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"
- What part of speech is contretemps?
- Contretemps is a noun.