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Is it ok to replace "chauffeur" with "driver"?

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Rebecca

It depends on the context. In this scenario, I would say no. You should not replace "chauffeur" with "driver." A "chauffeur" is a personal driver paid to drive a specific person around in a private or rented vehicle. A "driver" is someone who can drive a vehicle. We use "driver" for a person paid to drive people around, but we usually use "driver" when referring to public transportation drivers, such as a bus driver or taxi driver. Ex: Many celebrities have their own chauffeur. Ex: He has been a bus driver for over twenty years. Ex: I wish I had a chauffeur to take me everywhere. Ex: She is a taxi driver in New York City.

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