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Synonyms for chauffeur

Grammar : Noun
Spell : shoh-fer, shoh-fur
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃoʊ fər, ʃoʊˈfɜr

Définition of chauffeur

Origin :
  • 1896, originally "a motorist," from French chauffeur, literally "stoker," operator of a steam engine, French nickname for early motorists, from chauffer "to heat," from Old French chaufer "to heat, warm up; to become hot" (see chafe). The first motor-cars were steam-driven. Sense of "professional or paid driver of a private motor car" is from 1902.
  • The '95 Duryea wagon, which won the Chicago contest Fall, was exhibited at the Detroit Horse Show last week. Charles B. King, treasurer of the American Motor League, acted as "chauffeur," as the French say. ["The Horseless Age," April 1896]
  • noun driver
Example sentences :
  • "Layin' a stone—or somethin'—my lady," said the chauffeur in a puzzled voice.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • The chauffeur took his seat and looked around at Bob, waiting.
  • Extract from : « Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts » by Roy Rutherford Bailey
  • The chauffeur smiled approval, while continuing to tinker at his machine.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • The chauffeur was busied with his car fiddling with the machinery.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • The chauffeur began to supply the wants of his machine with the help of an apprentice.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • He urged the chauffeur to follow it up closely, regardless of consequences.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • A few minutes after, the superintendent dismissed the chauffeur.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • The chauffeur got down, shook his fare by the arm, and the arm was inert.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • I know your confidence in your chauffeur, but in this affair we can afford to trust no one.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • The chauffeur grinned knowingly, nodded, and started his car.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks

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