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Chauffeur: meaning, definitions and examples

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chauffeur

 

[ หˆสƒษ™สŠfษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional driver

A chauffeur is a professional driver who is hired to drive a private or rented vehicle. They are responsible for safely transporting passengers to their destinations.

Synonyms

chauffeuse, driver, private driver

Examples of usage

  • The wealthy businessman hired a chauffeur to drive him to the airport.
  • The hotel offers a chauffeur service to pick up guests from the train station.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In the past, a chauffeur was a person employed to drive a motor vehicle, especially a luxury vehicle, for wealthy individuals or families. The role of a chauffeur has evolved over time.

Synonyms

driver, limo driver, private driver

Examples of usage

  • Downton Abbey portrays the life of a chauffeur working for an aristocratic family.
  • Back in the 1920s, having a chauffeur was a status symbol.

Translations

Translations of the word "chauffeur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motorista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fahrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sopir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kierowca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹่ปขๆ‰‹ (ใ†ใ‚“ใฆใ‚“ใ—ใ‚…)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chauffeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chofer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸofรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์ „์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™idiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆœบ (sฤซjฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voznik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญlstjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะทัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chofer

Etymology

The word 'chauffeur' originated in France in the 19th century, derived from the French word 'chauffeur' meaning 'stoker'. Initially, it referred to someone who operated steam engines. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote a person hired to drive a motor vehicle. The role of a chauffeur became associated with luxury and wealth, as only the affluent could afford personal drivers. Today, chauffeurs are still employed by individuals, companies, and luxury services for transportation purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,657, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.