'chauffeur-driven' originates from French, specifically the word 'chauffeur,' where 'chauffer' meant 'to heat' and 'driven' from Old English 'drifan,' meaning 'to drive.'

'chauffeur' changed from the French word 'chauffeur' and eventually became the modern English word 'chauffeur,' while 'driven' evolved from Old English 'drifan.'

Initially, 'chauffeur' meant 'stoker' or 'heater,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'driver,' and 'driven' has largely retained its meaning of 'operated by a driver.'