English–French

“motorist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/otomobilist/

Example

L'automobiliste a garé sa voiture devant le café.

The motorist parked his car in front of the cafe.

Illustration for automobiliste (motorist)

How to say “motorist” in French

“Motorist” in French is automobiliste.

A car driver viewed as a participant in road traffic rather than simply as a vehicle operator.

Full entry for automobiliste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with automobiliste

Un automobiliste responsable respecte les passages piétons.

A responsible motorist respects crosswalks.

Tips for using automobiliste

  • Automobiliste is common in traffic, legal, and statistical contexts, while conducteur is broader and chauffeur often suggests a professional driver.

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