Chauffeurs: meaning, definitions and examples

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chauffeurs

 

[ สƒษ™สŠหˆfษ™ห ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

professional drivers

Chauffeurs are professional drivers who are employed to drive a luxury vehicle for a private individual or a company. They are responsible for the safety and comfort of their passengers, and often have excellent knowledge of the local area.

Synonyms

chauffeuse, driver, limo driver

Examples of usage

  • The chauffeur picked up the CEO from the airport in a sleek limousine.
  • The hotel offers chauffeur services for guests who require transportation.
Context #2 | Verb

to drive someone in a luxury vehicle

To chauffeur someone is to drive them in a luxury vehicle, typically as a hired service. It implies a level of professionalism and attention to detail in providing transportation.

Synonyms

drive, shuttle, transport

Examples of usage

  • She was chauffeured to the gala in a black sedan.
  • The couple hired a chauffeur to take them around the city during their vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "chauffeurs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motoristas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fahrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sopir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kierowcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹่ปขๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chauffeurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ choferes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸofรถrler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์ „์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู‚ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™idiฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodiฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vozniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญlstjรณrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะณั–ะทัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผcรผlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ choferes

Word origin

The word 'chauffeur' originated in France in the late 19th century, where it referred to a stoker for a steam engine. It later evolved to mean a driver of a motor vehicle, especially a luxury car. The term became associated with the elite and the wealthy, as chauffeurs were often employed by those who could afford their services. Today, chauffeurs are still seen as symbols of luxury and exclusivity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,012, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.