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

  • parler couramment — to speak fluently.
  • être couramment utilisé — to be commonly used.

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Examples

Je ne parle pas couramment français.adverb

I do not speak French fluently.

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