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Chauffeur vs. Driver
Chauffeur
/ˈʃəʊfə/Examples:
The hotel offers a complimentary chauffeur service.With a chauffeur at the wheel, we arrived relaxed.He hired a chauffeur to drive him around the city.
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Driver
/ˈdraɪvə/Examples:
A couple of drivers wars there, talking about the races.Our strange driver did not turn round or speak to us.The driver interrupted him by saying, "Gentlemen, we have arrived."
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Chauffeur often implies a more formal, professional service, usually for VIPs or in luxury settings.
- A driver can refer to anyone who operates a vehicle, whether professionally or personally.
- Chauffeurs are typically employed to drive someone else's car, often part of a dedicated transportation service.
- Drivers can be anyone from a taxi driver, bus driver, to a person driving their own car for errands.
- Remember chauffeur originates from the French word for stoker, reflecting the specialized nature of early car operation.
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