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Chauffeured: meaning, definitions and examples

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chauffeured

 

[ ˈʃoʊfəred ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

transport service

Chauffeured refers to being driven by a chauffeur. It indicates a level of service that involves a hired individual to drive a vehicle, typically a luxury car. This term is commonly used in the context of high-end transportation services.

Synonyms

chauffeur-driven, driven, transported

Examples of usage

  • She arrived at the event in a chauffeured limousine.
  • He prefers to travel in a chauffeured vehicle for comfort.
  • The client requested a chauffeured ride to the airport.

Translations

Translations of the word "chauffeured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com motorista

🇮🇳 चालक के साथ

🇩🇪 mit Chauffeur

🇮🇩 dengan sopir

🇺🇦 з водієм

🇵🇱 z kierowcą

🇯🇵 運転手付き

🇫🇷 avec chauffeur

🇪🇸 con chófer

🇹🇷 şoförlü

🇰🇷 운전사가 있는

🇸🇦 مع سائق

🇨🇿 s řidičem

🇸🇰 s vodičom

🇨🇳 有司机的

🇸🇮 s šoferjem

🇮🇸 me bílstjóra

🇰🇿 жүргізушімен

🇬🇪 მანქანით

🇦🇿 şofer ilə

🇲🇽 con chófer

Etymology

The term 'chauffeured' is derived from the French word 'chauffeur,' which means 'to heat'—a reference to the original role of a driver who operated a steam engine and had to keep it heated. The term evolved in the late 19th century as automobiles became popular. At that time, a 'chauffeur' was a person employed to drive a motor vehicle. In modern usage, 'chauffeured' conveys a sense of luxury and comfort, typically associated with professional transportation services. It implies an elevated level of service in personal or corporate travel, and it is often linked with limousines and high-end vehicles. The growth in popularity of chauffeured services can also be attributed to the rise of the gig economy and the increasing demand for personalized travel experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,064, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.