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He is fluent in French.
What does Fluent mean?
using language smoothly and confidently
Dictionary definition
Able to speak, read, or write smoothly, clearly, and confidently.
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Fluent in a sentence
medium
A fluent reader reads smoothly.
hard
Being fluent helps a speaker share ideas clearly.
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Smooth is close in meaning to fluent.
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Fluent
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floo · ent · strongest beat: floo
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MeaningFluent means using language smoothly and confidently.
ExampleExample: He is fluent in French.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- floo · ent
- Strongest beat
- floo
- Ending
- ent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on floo.
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Synonyms
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smoothClose in meaning in many contexts.
articulateClose in meaning in many contexts.
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