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chauffeuse

chauffeuse

9.9
A woman who drives a private or hired car for other people
  • noun
  • /ʃoʊˈfɜːz/
  • Archaic
translation icon : chofer
  • The hotel arranged for a chauffeuse to drive us to the gala in a stylish car.

Examples

  • The hotel sent a chauffeuse to collect us from the airport in a luxury sedan.

  • My sister works as a chauffeuse in Paris.

  • As a chauffeuse, her professionalism and discretion were highly valued by her celebrity clients.

  • She broke gender barriers in the 1950s by becoming the first female chauffeuse at the company.

  • The chauffeuse arrived promptly at 8 AM.

  • As a chauffeuse, she expertly navigated the busy city streets while ensuring her passengers' comfort.

  • In her role as a chauffeuse, she not only drove clients but also provided them with local insights during the journey.

Synonyms

chauffeur
vschauffeuse
62 5.9

A person who is paid to drive someone in a private car

is used only for female drivers rather than for any gender
coachwoman
vschauffeuse
  • Archaic
9.9

A woman who drives a coach or carriage

is used for driving private or hired cars rather than coaches

Surface Forms

chauffeuse singular
chauffeuses plural

Etymology

Chauffeuse comes from the French word chauffer, which means 'to heat', because early drivers had to warm the engine of steam cars and were called chauffeurs. So a chauffeuse is a woman who is paid to drive someone else's car.