English–French
“driver” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃofœʁ/
Example
Le chauffeur attend devant l'hôtel.
The driver is waiting in front of the hotel.
How to say “driver” in French
“Driver” in French is chauffeur.
A professional driver seated at the wheel of a vehicle while transporting people or goods for work.
Example sentences with chauffeur
Le chauffeur de taxi m'a emmené à la gare.
The taxi driver took me to the station.
Tips for using chauffeur
- Unlike English chauffeur, French chauffeur commonly refers to taxi, truck, and service-car drivers, not only private luxury drivers.
Other French words for “driver”
Le conducteur a freiné brusquement.
The driver braked abruptly.