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mishap

UK
/ˈmɪshæp/
US
/ˈmɪshæp/

Translations

mishapnoun
mishaps
pl
UK
/ˈmɪshæp/
US
/ˈmɪshæp/
mésaventureSe dit d’un événement fâcheux ou malheureux.
The picnic was going well until a sudden mishap with the grill caused a small fire.
Le pique-nique se passait bien jusqu’à ce qu’une mésaventure avec le gril provoque un petit incendie.
Additional translations
bévuePour une petite erreur ou maladresse, surtout dans un contexte non technique.
incidentPour un petit accident ou un événement fâcheux de faible gravité.
accidentEmploi courant quand il s’agit d’un accident, souvent léger ou imprévu.
Synonyms
incident
foul-up
slip
setback
error
blunder
misfortune
accident
mishapadjective
UK
/ˈmɪshæp/
US
/ˈmɪsˌhæp/
Used attributively before a noun to denote connection with an accident or mishap.

Definitions

mishapnoun
An unfortunate accident or unlucky event.
The picnic was going well until a sudden mishap with the grill caused a small fire.
A minor or small-scale accident or mistake.
Despite a few mishaps during the rehearsal, the play was a great success.
mishapadjective
Relating to or connected with an accident or mishap.
All mishap investigations must be completed promptly.
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