French translation of hackmen is 
hackmen

Meaning of "hackmen" in English

The term "hackmen" historically refers to drivers of hackney carriages, which are hired vehicles similar to today’s taxis. These drivers would offer their services to transport passengers for a fee. In more contemporary contexts, "hackmen" can loosely refer to anyone offering driving services for hire in a casual or unsystematized manner. The word originates from the term "hackney," which was used in London to denote a horse and carriage available for hire and eventually extended to the drivers themselves. It conveys an image of early public transportation workers.

Meaning of "hackmen" in French

In French, "hackmen" is similarly understood as drivers of hired vehicles, akin to the English context. Historically, it would refer to those who operate horse-drawn carriages for public hire, often in urban areas. This term would evoke the same concept of a chauffeur available for transport services before modern taxis were prevalent. As there is no direct French equivalent, the term can imply a somewhat antiquated practice of transport, still associating with the idea of hired help for transit purposes across certain regions developing similar public services.

Pronunciation of "hackmen" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈhæk.mən]

Pronunciation Variations: There are typically no significant dialectical variations for "hackmen" in English. The pronunciation remains consistent across different English-speaking regions, adhering closely to the phonetic transcription provided above.

Pronunciation of "hackmen" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ak.mɛ̃]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "hackmen" in French does not notably vary by region, as it is borrowed from English and retains its foreign pronunciation. However, a slightly nasal French intonation might be applied, particularly with the "men" portion sounding akin to "mɛ̃."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The hackmen waited outside the theater for late-night passengers. (Les hackmen attendaient à l'extérieur du théâtre pour les passagers de nuit.)
2. Hackmen were once crucial for city transport. (Les hackmen étaient autrefois essentiels pour le transport urbain.)
3. Many vintage films feature hackmen driving carriages through cobbled streets. (De nombreux films d'époque présentent des hackmen conduisant des calèches dans des rues pavées.)
4. I hailed one of the hackmen for a ride home. (J'ai hélé un des hackmen pour rentrer chez moi.)
5. Hackmen often had to compete for fares in busy areas. (Les hackmen devaient souvent se concurrencer pour des clients dans les zones fréquentées.)
6. The hackmen's guild decided to strike for better pay. (La guilde des hackmen a décidé de faire grève pour un meilleur salaire.)
7. He was considered one of the most reliable hackmen in town. (Il était considéré comme l'un des hackmen les plus fiables de la ville.)
8. Hackmen knew the city's streets better than anyone else. (Les hackmen connaissaient les rues de la ville mieux que quiconque.)
9. In literature, hackmen often appear in stories set in Victorian times. (En littérature, les hackmen apparaissent souvent dans des histoires se déroulant à l'époque victorienne.)
10. The evolution of hackmen led to the modern taxi services we know today. (L'évolution des hackmen a conduit aux services de taxis modernes que nous connaissons aujourd'hui.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "hackmen" in English

Synonyms: cabbies, drivers, chauffeurs, coachmen, carriage drivers, taxi drivers

Antonyms: passengers, commuters

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Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "hackmen" in French

Synonyms: chauffeurs de taxi, cochers, conducteurs, drivers

Antonyms: passagers, voyageurs

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