Vzorec užití:
[someone] is fluent in [a language]
She’s fluent in English and Korean.
Folyékonyan beszél angolul és koreaiul.
After a year abroad, he became much more fluent.
Egy külföldön töltött év után sokkal folyékonyabban beszélt.
The job requires candidates to be fluent in German.
Učební příklady
I am fluent in English.
Folyékonyan beszélek angolul.
She is not fluent in Spanish yet.
Még nem beszél folyékonyan spanyolul.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use 'fluent' to mean 'perfect' or 'native-level'; it usually means you can communicate smoothly, not that you make no mistakes.
Význam
able to use a language easily
Kolokace
fluent in English
|fluent in Spanish
|fluent in French
|become fluent
|fully fluent
|reasonably fluent
|fluent speaker
|fluent English
|fluent Mandarin
|native and fluent
Synonyma
proficient (Emphasizes skill and competence; may sound slightly more formal.)
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articulate (Focuses on expressing ideas clearly; not limited to foreign languages.)
Antonyma
nonfluent (Direct opposite, especially in language ability.)
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halting (Suggests frequent pauses and difficulty speaking.)
Témata
language_learning
|communication
|education
Definice
If you are fluent in a language, you can speak it easily and well.
Able to speak or write a particular language easily, accurately, and without much effort.
Vzorec užití:
[speech/writing] is fluent
Her presentation was confident and fluent.
Az előadása magabiztos és gördülékeny volt.
The translator produced fluent, natural-sounding prose.
A fordító gördülékeny, természetes hangzású prózát írt.
With practice, your speaking will become more fluent.
Učební příklady
He gave a fluent speech.
Gördülékeny beszédet tartott.
Her writing is fluent and clear.
Az írása gördülékeny és világos.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say 'a fluent talk' where 'a fluent speech' or 'fluent speaking' is more natural.
Význam
smooth, easy, continuous speech
Kolokace
fluent speech
|fluent conversation
|fluent delivery
|fluent writing
|fluent style
|more fluent
|sound fluent
|speak in a fluent manner
Synonyma
smooth (More general; can describe many kinds of performance.)
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flowing (Emphasizes continuous movement from one part to the next.)
Antonyma
hesitant (Shows uncertainty and many pauses.)
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awkward (Suggests unnatural or uncomfortable phrasing or delivery.)
Témata
communication
|writing
|public_speaking
Definice
Fluent speech or writing is smooth and easy to understand.
Smooth, flowing, and easy to follow, without awkward pauses or hesitations (especially of speech or writing).
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is fluent (about/on/in) [a topic]
She’s a fluent writer with a clear, engaging style.
Könnyedén és hatásosan ír, stílusa világos és magával ragadó.
He was fluent on the subject and answered questions quickly.
Könnyedén beszélt a témáról, és gyorsan válaszolt a kérdésekre.
The candidate was fluent and persuasive in the interview.
Učební příklady
She is a fluent writer.
Jól ír.
He is fluent when he talks about sports.
Könnyedén fejezi ki magát, amikor sportról beszél.
Častá chyba:
This sense is not about a specific language; learners sometimes assume it always means 'fluent in English/French', etc.
Význam
able to express ideas easily
Kolokace
a fluent speaker
|a fluent writer
|fluent communication
|fluent expression
|fluent explanation
|fluent storyteller
Synonyma
eloquent (Suggests impressive, persuasive language; often more formal.)
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articulate (Focuses on clarity and organization of ideas.)
Antonyma
inarticulate (Unable to express thoughts clearly in words.)
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tongue-tied (Informal; unable to speak because of nervousness.)
Témata
communication
|work
|education
Definice
If someone is fluent, they can speak or write easily and confidently.
Able to express ideas easily and effectively in speech or writing.
Vzorec užití:
[substance] is fluent
At high temperatures, the metal becomes more fluent and easier to pour.
Magas hőmérsékleten a fém folyósabbá válik, ezért könnyebb kiönteni.
The oil stayed fluent even in cold conditions.
Az olaj hideg körülmények között is folyós maradt.
The mixture should be fluent enough to spread evenly.
Učební příklady
The sauce is fluent and easy to pour.
A szósz folyós, ezért könnyű kiönteni.
Častá chyba:
In everyday English, people usually say 'fluid' or 'runny' rather than 'fluent' for liquids.
Význam
able to flow; not thick or solid
Kolokace
fluent lava
|fluent motion
|fluent stream
|fluent flow
Synonyma
fluid (Most common word for substances that flow.)
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runny (Informal; often for thin liquids like sauce or paint.)
Antonyma
thick (Does not flow easily.)
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solid (Not able to flow at all.)
Témata
science
|materials
|technical
Definice
A fluent liquid flows easily.
Able to flow freely; fluid rather than thick, fixed, or solid.