cherchez l'erreur

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, “look for the error.”

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃɛʁ.ʃe l‿e.ʁœʁ/
  • Audio (Vosges):(file)

Phrase

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cherchez l’erreur

  1. Used to draw one's interlocutor's attention to the curious, contradictory or ironic character of what one has just said.