Word
chauffeur
Phoneticschauf·feur, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃoʊfɝ/
UK/ʃəʊfˈɜː/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The chauffeur waited by the car for the guests to arrive.”
“Many high-profile executives hire a chauffeur so they can work on their laptops during the morning commute.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
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 living
He is a chauffeur / He works as a chauffeur
While 'chauffeur' can be a verb, it is much more commonly used as a noun to describe the profession.
Real-World Examples
“Shea berated the shooter, then calmly turned to Baker-Carr, his chauffeur.” “But, C said, he did not want to be a chauffeur or a butler.” Etymology
Borrowed from French chauffeur.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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