fluent
Translation
fluent, articulate
Examples
She is a fluent speaker of French.
She is a fluent speaker of French.
He is fluent in three languages.
He is fluent in three languages.
Grammar Patterns
((in a language)) able to speak a language easily and well He is fluent in three languages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: articulate, eloquent, smooth; Antonyms: hesitant, halting
Etymology
From Latin 'fluere' (to flow). The suffix '-ent' forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
If you are 'flu'ent, your words 'flow' like a river.