adverb
couramment
fluently
Definition & meaning
Couramment is an adverb meaning:
- Fluently, especially when speaking a language: able to speak with ease and without frequent hesitation.
- Commonly or routinely: in a usual or widespread manner.
Grammar & Word origin
It is formed from the adjective courant (“current” or “fluent”) and the adverbial ending -ment. The adjective comes from courir , “to run.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: fréquemment means “frequently,” emphasizing how often something happens; habituellement means “habitually,” emphasizing a regular practice.
- Antonyms: rarement means “rarely,” the opposite of the “commonly” sense. With language skills, difficilement means “with difficulty,” contrasting with fluent speech.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Je ne parle pas couramment français.adverb
I do not speak French fluently.
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