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    Cochère (en. Coachwoman)

    /kɔʃɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Driver of a horse-drawn carriage.
    The coach driver took the tourists through the city.
    Le cochère a conduit les touristes à travers la ville.
    Person responsible for driving a team.
    The coach driver had complete control over his horses.
    Le cochère maîtrisait parfaitement ses chevaux.

    Etymology

    From the word 'coche,' which refers to a vehicle, and the suffix '-ière' which forms agent nouns.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    night coach driver
    Driver of a vehicle at night who offers rides.
    cochère de nuit
    to act like a coach driver
    To drive or manage a situation in an authoritative manner.
    agir comme un cochère

    Related Words

    cocher
    Person who drives a coach or a cart.
    cocher
    car
    Four-wheeled vehicle, usually pulled by horses in a historical context.
    voiture

    Slang Meanings

    Old-fashioned taxi driver.
    In the old neighborhood, it seems the coach driver is on his taxi.
    Dans le vieux quartier, on dirait que le cochère est sur son taxi.
    Someone who takes control of a group without being officially responsible for it.
    At the meeting, Jean acted like a coach driver, directing everyone.
    À la réunion, Jean a agi comme un cochère, dirigeant tout le monde.