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How to say: contretemps
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Contretemps
Syllables
contretemps
US accent
/kˈɑːntɹɪtˌɛmps/
UK accent
/kˈɒntɹɪtˌɛmps/
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Definition
Definition — an awkward clash
e.g. “he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman”