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driver

/ˈdraɪvər/

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

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1

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

2

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

3

Is your driver here yet?

Is your driver here yet?

Famille de mots

Nom
driver
Verb
drive
Adjectif
driving
Apparenté
driveway
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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

1

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

everyday

The taxi driver was very friendly and arrived on time.

2

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

formal

Every driver must present a valid license upon request.

3

Is your driver here yet?

informal

Is your driver here yet?

4

The research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.

academic

The research monitors how a driver responds to sudden obstacles.

5

We are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.

business

We are currently hiring a delivery driver for the morning shift.

Famille de mots

Nom
driver
Verb
drive
Adjectif
driving
Apparenté
driveway

Collocations courantes

bus driver bus driver
driver's license driver's license
safe driver safe driver
designated driver designated driver
delivery driver delivery driver

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)

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driver vs rider

A driver controls a car or bus, while a rider sits on a bike, horse, or is a passenger in a vehicle.

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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.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'car rider' when they mean 'driver'. Remember: the person steering is always the driver.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the **D**river **D**riving to the **D**estination.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English 'drīfan', meaning to push, impel, or move something forward.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (one driver, two drivers) Often used in compound nouns (taxi driver, race driver)
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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

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