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chauffeur

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Noun — Someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting.

How to use chauffeur

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a private chauffeur chauffeur-driven car chauffeur someone around

Etymology

Borrowed from French chauffeur, literally "one who heats" — from the days of steam-powered cars, when the driver had to stoke the engine.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chauffeur” mean?

The word “chauffeur” means someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting. In plain terms, a professional or personal driver, especially one who drives someone else around as a job.

How do you pronounce “chauffeur”?

“Chauffeur” is pronounced sho-FUR (/ʃoʊˈfɝ/ in IPA).

How do you use “chauffeur” in a sentence?

Here is “chauffeur” used in a sentence: “A chauffeur was waiting at the airport with a sign bearing her name.”

What part of speech is “chauffeur”?

Depending on how it is used, “chauffeur” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “chauffeur” come from?

The word “chauffeur” comes from French. Borrowed from French chauffeur, literally "one who heats" — from the days of steam-powered cars, when the driver had to stoke the engine.

Is “chauffeur” a common word?

“Chauffeur” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “chauffeur” have?

“Chauffeur” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone employed to drive a car for another person, often in a formal or luxury setting.

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