fluent
gb/flˈuənt/ us/flˈuənt/
B2
English
folyékonyan beszél, folyékony, gördülékeny, könnyedén fejezi ki magát, jól fogalmaz, folyós
B2
1
folyékony
B1
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
I am fluent in English.
Folyékonyan beszélek angolul.
She is not fluent in Spanish yet.
Még nem beszél folyékonyan spanyolul.
Common mistake:
Learners often use 'fluent' to mean 'perfect' or 'native-level'; it usually means you can communicate smoothly, not that you make no mistakes.
Meaning
able to use a language easily
Collocations
fluent in English
|fluent in Spanish
|fluent in French
|become fluent
|fully fluent
|reasonably fluent
|fluent speaker
|fluent English
|fluent Mandarin
|native and fluent
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
nonfluent (Direct opposite, especially in language ability.)
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halting (Suggests frequent pauses and difficulty speaking.)
Themes
language_learning
|communication
|education
Definition
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.
C1
2
gördülékeny
B2
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
He gave a fluent speech.
Gördülékeny beszédet tartott.
Her writing is fluent and clear.
Az írása gördülékeny és világos.
Common mistake:
Learners may say 'a fluent talk' where 'a fluent speech' or 'fluent speaking' is more natural.
Meaning
smooth, easy, continuous speech
Collocations
fluent speech
|fluent conversation
|fluent delivery
|fluent writing
|fluent style
|more fluent
|sound fluent
|speak in a fluent manner
Synonyms
smooth (More general; can describe many kinds of performance.)
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flowing (Emphasizes continuous movement from one part to the next.)
Antonyms
hesitant (Shows uncertainty and many pauses.)
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awkward (Suggests unnatural or uncomfortable phrasing or delivery.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|public_speaking
Definition
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).
C1
3
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
She is a fluent writer.
Jól ír.
He is fluent when he talks about sports.
Könnyedén fejezi ki magát, amikor sportról beszél.
Common mistake:
This sense is not about a specific language; learners sometimes assume it always means 'fluent in English/French', etc.
Meaning
able to express ideas easily
Collocations
a fluent speaker
|a fluent writer
|fluent communication
|fluent expression
|fluent explanation
|fluent storyteller
Synonyms
eloquent (Suggests impressive, persuasive language; often more formal.)
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articulate (Focuses on clarity and organization of ideas.)
Antonyms
inarticulate (Unable to express thoughts clearly in words.)
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tongue-tied (Informal; unable to speak because of nervousness.)
Themes
communication
|work
|education
Definition
If someone is fluent, they can speak or write easily and confidently.
Able to express ideas easily and effectively in speech or writing.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
[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.
Learner examples
The sauce is fluent and easy to pour.
A szósz folyós, ezért könnyű kiönteni.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, people usually say 'fluid' or 'runny' rather than 'fluent' for liquids.
Meaning
able to flow; not thick or solid
Collocations
fluent lava
|fluent motion
|fluent stream
|fluent flow
Synonyms
fluid (Most common word for substances that flow.)
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runny (Informal; often for thin liquids like sauce or paint.)
Antonyms
thick (Does not flow easily.)
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solid (Not able to flow at all.)
Themes
science
|materials
|technical
Definition
A fluent liquid flows easily.
Able to flow freely; fluid rather than thick, fixed, or solid.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fluent
IPA
GB/flˈuənt/
US/flˈuənt/
Syllables & stress
flu - ent (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (flu)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fluent
Word family
Expressions
fluent interface
1/flˈuənt ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
method-chaining programming style
In programming, a fluent interface lets you chain methods to make code read smoothly.
Examples
- This library uses a fluent interface so you can chain calls like build().setX().setY().run().
- They redesigned the API with a fluent interface to make it easier to read.
- The tutorial compares a fluent interface with a more traditional configuration style.
Learner examples
- This API has a fluent interface.
fluent reader
1/flˈuənt ɹˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
person who reads smoothly
A fluent reader reads easily and understands well.
Examples
- By the end of the year, most students are fluent readers.
- She’s a fluent reader of English but still struggles with spelling.
- Regular practice helped him become a more fluent reader.
Learner examples
- He is a fluent reader.
fluent speech
1/flˈuənt spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
smooth, natural-sounding speaking
Fluent speech is smooth and easy to understand.
Examples
- The course focuses on building fluent speech through daily conversation practice.
- Even when he makes small grammar mistakes, his speech is fluent.
- They measured pauses and rhythm to evaluate fluent speech.
Learner examples
- Practice helps me have fluent speech.