German word

Chauffeur

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɔˈføːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine noundriver

Example

Wir haben zwei Chauffeure für die Veranstaltung gebucht.

We booked two drivers for the event.

Illustration for Chauffeur (driver)

More examples

Die Firma beschäftigte für den Botschafter einen Chauffeur.

The company hired a chauffeur for the ambassador.

Core concept

A professional at the wheel, carrying passengers in a car to an arranged destination.

Common phrases

  • einen Chauffeur beschäftigen

    employ a chauffeur

  • mit Chauffeur reisen

    travel with a chauffeur

Similar words

Fahrer: A person who drives a vehicle.
Taxifahrer: A professional who drives a taxi and carries passengers for a fare.
Autofahrer: A person who regularly drives a car.
Busfahrer: A driver who transports passengers by bus on routes or tours.

Definition in German

Jemand, der beruflich als Fahrer für andere arbeitet und Personen mit dem Auto ans Ziel bringt.

Word origin

The German noun is borrowed from French chauffeur, originally a person who tended or stoked a steam engine, from chauffer, meaning "to heat."

Usage tips

  • In German, Chauffeur is masculine, with the feminine form Chauffeuse and the plural Chauffeure.

Other meanings

  • chauffeurnoun

Opposites

  • Selbstfahrerself-drivernoun

Related words

  • Chauffeurservicechauffeur servicenoun
  • Chauffeurinfemale chauffeurnoun

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