le contretemps
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʀətɑ̃/

Definition & Meaning of "contretemps"in French

Le contretemps
[gender: masculine]
01

setback, mishap

événement imprévu qui cause un retard ou une difficulté
le contretemps definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Gender
Masculine
Plural form
contretemps
Examples
Le contretemps n' a pas empêché le spectacle de continuer.
The setback did not prevent the show from continuing.
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