Chauffeur

Pronunciation: /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/

Definitions of chauffeur

noun A person employed to drive a private or hired car.

Example Sentences

A1 The chauffeur drove the family to the airport.

A2 The chauffeur opened the car door for the passengers.

B1 The chauffeur has been working for the company for over five years.

B2 The chauffeur navigated through heavy traffic to get the clients to their destination on time.

C1 The chauffeur is well-versed in providing luxury transportation services to high-profile clients.

C2 The chauffeur's professionalism and attention to detail set him apart in the industry.

Examples of chauffeur in a Sentence

formal The chauffeur arrived promptly to drive the CEO to the meeting.

informal I'll ask the chauffeur to drop us off at the restaurant.

slang The chauffeur is always on point with his driving skills.

figurative She felt like a chauffeur, constantly driving her kids to various activities.

Grammatical Forms of chauffeur

• past tense: chauffeured
• plural: chauffeurs
• comparative: more chauffeur
• superlative: most chauffeur
• present tense: chauffeurs
• future tense: will chauffeur
• perfect tense: have chauffeured
• continuous tense: is chauffeuring
• singular: chauffeur
• positive degree: chauffeur
• infinitive: to chauffeur
• gerund: chauffeuring
• participle: chauffeured

Origin and Evolution of chauffeur

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'chauffeur' originated in France in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who operated a steam engine, the term 'chauffeur' evolved to describe a person employed to drive a motor vehicle, especially a luxury car, for hire.