con·tre·temps 
/ˈkɑ:ntrəˌtɑ:n/ noun
plural con·tre·temps /ˈkɑ:ntrəˌtɑ:n/ noun /ˈkɑ:ntrəˌtɑ:nz/ [count] : an unfortunate or embarrassing event, argument, or disagreement
▪ The senator dismissed his disagreement with the President as a minor contretemps.
▪ The senator dismissed his disagreement with the President as a minor contretemps.
