How is the word contretemps translated from French to English

English translation
setbacks
noun

Problèmes qui freinent votre progression.

Problems that hold back your progress.

Examples with “contretemps”

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  • Ils ont affronté de nombreux contretemps. — They faced many setbacks.

  • De petits contretemps sont normaux au début. — Small setbacks are normal at the start.

  • As-tu eu des contretemps cette semaine ? — Have you had any setbacks this week?

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