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How do you spell Chauffeur?

Correct spelling

chauffeur

CHAUFF + EUR. French: to heat (stoker).

Why is chauffeur spelled this way?

From French chauffeur, a stoker. CHAUFFER (to heat). Early automobile drivers were called stokers because the first cars were steam-powered — the driver fed the fire.

Common misspellings of chauffeur

chaffeurchaufferchoffershoffeur

Example

The chauffeur drove the limousine.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell chauffeur?+
The correct spelling is "chauffeur". CHAUFF + EUR. French: to heat (stoker).
Is it chaffeur or chauffeur?+
The correct spelling is "chauffeur", not "chaffeur". This word gets 6,000+ monthly searches.

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