driver
A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.
Exemples
3 sur 5The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
Every driver must present a valid license upon request.
Every driver must present a valid license upon request.
Is your driver here yet?
Is your driver here yet?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.
Quiz rapide
The ___ stopped the bus to let the passengers off.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : driver
Exemples
The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
everydayThe taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.
Every driver must present a valid license upon request.
formalEvery driver must present a valid license upon request.
Is your driver here yet?
informalIs your driver here yet?
The research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.
academicThe research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.
We are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.
businessWe are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
back-seat driver
back-seat driver (someone who gives unwanted advice)
in the driver's seat
in the driver's seat (to be in control)
designated driver
designated driver (person who stays sober to drive others)
Souvent confondu avec
A driver controls a car or bus, while a rider sits on a bike, horse, or is a passenger in a vehicle.
Notes d'usage
The word is used for both professionals (like truck drivers) and private individuals operating a car. It can also refer to software (device driver) in a computing context.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'car rider' when they mean 'driver'. Remember: the person steering is always the driver.
Astuce mémo
Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.
Origine du mot
From the Old English 'drīfan', meaning to push, impel, or move something forward.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, a 'designated driver' is a person who agrees not to drink alcohol so they can safely drive their friends home after a party.
Quiz rapide
The ___ stopped the bus to let the passengers off.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : driver
Grammaire lie
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