To be fluent in something — like a language or an instrument — is to be able to use it smoothly and effortlessly.
It takes many years and lots of practice to become fluent in a second language. But when you're finally fluent, you can understand it, speak it, and write easily in it. One French class won't make you fluent — gaining fluency takes years. You can also be fluent in other things that you've practiced and mastered, like cello or computer programming. If you're doing something in a way that makes it look easy, you're fluent.
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expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
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smooth and unconstrained in movement
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