fluently

Everyday

1. Speaking, reading or writing a language easily, smoothly and well. tree →
2. Moving or working smoothly, without stopping or stumbling. tree →

In the lessons

In school it describes reading and language skills: «read fluently», «speak French fluently». It tells the reader that someone is skilled and confident. Phrases: speak fluently, read fluently, fluently bilingual.

Examples

• My friend speaks Spanish and English fluently. tree →
• By Year 4 most children read fluently. tree →
• She played the tune fluently without one mistake. tree →
• He explained the answer fluently to the whole class. tree →
• After living in Japan, Dad can speak Japanese fluently. tree →
• The dancer moved fluently across the stage. tree →
• Then they oiled the corners of their mouths so that they might be able to speak more fluently. tree →

Note

Adjective: fluent; noun: fluency. Fluency in reading means accurate, fast and with expression. Not the same as «fluidly», though both suggest smoothness.