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"chauffer" means "to heat" in French. The French word "chauffeur" comes from the fact that drivers of the first automobiles had to heat the motor before starting it.
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What does the word chauffeur mean?
In French, the word "chauffeur" means "driver." It is derived from the French verb "chauffer" which means "to heat (up)." Chauffeur < Chauffer < Chaufer (Anglo-French) < Calfare (Altered Latin Word) < Calefacere (Latin)
How do you say the words warm nights in french?
chauffer des nuits
What is the french word for heat?
Heat is chaleur. To heat is chauffer.
What is Walter's occupation in the A Raisin in the Sun?
Chauffer for a rich WHITE family
Who was geoffrey chauffer?
No
How do you pronounce chaufer?
A chaufer (chauffer) is a small portable heater or stove.(related to the French verb chauffoir, from old French chauffer, meaning "to heat")The pronunciation would be (CHAW-fur) in the US or possibly (SHO-fur) in the UK.The word sought may actually be the similar chauffeur, a driver or transporter (derived from the function of a stoker). The common English pronunciations are the non-French (SHO-fur), or the more French (SHO-foor).
Who do you employ to drive your car?
chauffer
Who kidnapped Jason Worth?
The Family Chauffer
How much would it cost to hire a chauffeur?
The price to hire a chauffer would depend on the circumstance of the job in hand. Those who hire a chauffer full time could pay out around $40k a year, however if one wishes to have a chauffer on a part time basis for attending parties, for example, then one would pay the chauffer a small fee and then payment per hour/mile.
Where is the stress on the word chauffer?
"Chauffer" is a French word, meaning "to heat." If you're asking about its pronunciation, perhaps another person here can help. I'll assume you meant "chauffeur."The word "chauffeur" has two syllables, and in American English it is more common to accent the first one: ˈʃoʊfər (shoh-fer). However, many people accent the second syllable, and it is perfectly acceptable to do so: ʃoʊˈfɜr (shoh-fur).By the way, "chauffeur" comes from "chauffer" and reflects the historical use of steam in locomotion.
What rhymes with sofer?
Chauffer, Gofer, Gopher, loafer.
What is the limo drivers name?
Chauffer.
