Chauffeured Meaning in English
word · lemma: chauffeur
ˈʃoʊfɝd/, /ʃoʊˈfɝd
shoh-FURD
ʃəʊfˈɜːd
shuh-FERD
Definition
Driven in a car by a professional driver, usually someone employed to drive important or wealthy people.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in passive forms ('chauffeured around', 'chauffeured to the party'). Implies formality or luxury. Not used for general driving, only where a professional driver is involved.
Spanish: conducido por choferPortuguese (BR): conduzido por motorista particularPortuguese (PT): conduzido por motorista particularChinese (Simplified): 由专职司机驾驶Chinese (Traditional): 由專職司機駕駛Hindi: चालक द्वारा चलाया गयाArabic: قاد بواسطة سائق خاصBengali: চালিত (চauffeur দ্বারা)Russian: доставленный личным водителем - отвезённый шофёромJapanese: 運転手付きで運ばれるVietnamese: được lái xe riêng chởKorean: 운전사에게 모셔지다Turkish: şoförlü olarak götürülmekUrdu: ڈرائیور کے ذریعے لے جایا گیاIndonesian: diantar oleh sopir pribadi
Example Sentences
She was chauffeured to the hotel.
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He felt important being chauffeured around town.
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The president is always chauffeured in a black car.
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I wish I could be chauffeured to work every day!
natural
They arrived at the party in a chauffeured limousine.
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Celebrities are often chauffeured from event to event for privacy.
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