B1adjectivelanguageeducation
US/ˈfluː.ənt/
UK/ˈfluː.ənt/
able to speak or write a language easily and without long pauses
In context
After two years in Canada, she became fluent in English.
He is a fluent speaker of French and Spanish.
The job requires fluent written and spoken Japanese.
Words that go with fluent
adjective + preposition
- fluent inShe is fluent in three languages.
adjective + noun
- fluent EnglishHe speaks fluent English.
- fluent speakerOur guide is a fluent speaker of Thai.
- fluent readerBy age six she was a fluent reader.
- fluent writerHe is a fluent writer in both languages.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am fluent English.Correct: I am fluent in English.