Contretemps

[kʊŋtrə'tɒŋ]

(noun.) an awkward clash; 'he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman'.

Typed by Cyril--From WordNet

(n.) An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch.

Inputed by Errol

n. [Fr.] Mishap, mischance, accident.

Editor: Mamie

n. something happening inopportunely or at the wrong time anything embarrassing a hitch.

Typed by Leigh