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chauffeur

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃoʊfɝ// UK //ʃəʊfˈɜː// chauf·feur Archaic

n. a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone else.

n. a person employed to drive a private or hired automobile for another individual. Often implies a high level of service and a formal uniform.


SIMPLE

The chauffeur waited by the car for the guests to arrive.

CONTEXTUAL

Many high-profile executives hire a chauffeur so they can work on their laptops during the morning commute.

COMPLEX

While the rise of ride-sharing apps has changed the transport industry, the traditional chauffeur remains a symbol of luxury and personalized service for the wealthy.

Origin

Borrowed from French chauffeur.

Usage

Commonly used as a job title or to describe the role of a professional driver in a private context.

Pitfall

He chauffeurs for a livingHe is a chauffeur / He works as a chauffeurWhile 'chauffeur' can be a verb, it is much more commonly used as a noun to describe the profession.

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