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Meaning of contratemps | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR C1
[ˌkɔn.tɾəˈtems]

Definitions

  1. setback, obstacle
    invariable, masculine
  2. offbeat
    invariable, masculine
  3. Equivalent to 'Setback': An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).

Equivalents

العربية نَكْسَة
Bosanski problem
Dansk tilbageslag
English Setback
Suomi takaisku
Français contretemps obstacle
Gàidhlig amaladh
Galego foda
Hrvatski problem
Kurdî problem
Nederlands tegenslag
Slovenčina prekážka
Српски problem
Svenska bakslag
Türkçe aksilik

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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