Definitions

1. interjection

an expression used to encourage someone to search or look for something

“The host said ‘cherchez la femme’ to the guests, hinting at the location of the missing item.”

2. noun

a command or a phrase used to prompt a search

“The detective used ‘cherchez’ to instruct the team to search the crime scene again.”

3. verb

to search or look for something

“The professor told the students to ‘cherchez’ in the library to find the required materials.”