"cherchez la femme" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [French]

IPA: /ʃɛʁ.ʃe la fam/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-WikiLucas00-cherchez la femme.wav , LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-cherchez la femme.wav
Etymology: Literally, “look for the woman.” Head templates: {{fr-phrase}} cherchez la femme
  1. A cliche in detective fiction, used to suggest that a mystery can be resolved by identifying a femme fatale or female love interest.
    Sense id: en-cherchez_la_femme-fr-phrase-ck7Yp2am Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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