French Translation Links and Resources
Whether you're a translator or someone in need of a translation, you'll find everything you need right here: links to translation agencies, freelance translators, online translators, and other related links.
Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
Translation and interpretation are the ultimate jobs for people who love language. However, there are a lot of misunderstandings about these two fields, including the difference between them and what kind of skills and education they require. This article is an introduction to the fields of translation and interpretation.
Translation and interpretation are the ultimate jobs for people who love language. However, there are a lot of misunderstandings about these two fields, including the difference between them and what kind of skills and education they require. This article is an introduction to the fields of translation and interpretation.
Tools for Translators
Translators need good tools, so take a look at this list of translation books without which I could not work. This list is for French-English/English-French translators, but can be adapted for other language combinations.
Translators need good tools, so take a look at this list of translation books without which I could not work. This list is for French-English/English-French translators, but can be adapted for other language combinations.
Jobs Using French - Translation and Interpretation
Thinking about becoming a translator or interpreter? Read my introduction to these highly competitive careers.
Thinking about becoming a translator or interpreter? Read my introduction to these highly competitive careers.
Traduction 101
Join us in the forum as we discuss possible translations of various passages from French literature. You can ask questions about others' translations or offer one of your own.
Join us in the forum as we discuss possible translations of various passages from French literature. You can ask questions about others' translations or offer one of your own.
Babelfish Online Translator
Translate text or web pages with this free online translator. NOTE: this will only give you an idea; automatic translators are extremely limited.
Translate text or web pages with this free online translator. NOTE: this will only give you an idea; automatic translators are extremely limited.
Online Translation - French Class Project
Online translators can be a blessing or a curse. If you don't speak a word of a foreign language, an online translator can give you the gist of a web page's meaning. However, the translation will likely be full of errors and strange wording. French students may be uninformed about these online translation problems and may try to get away with using one in order to lessen their workload. This project can help them understand why it's not a good idea.
Online translators can be a blessing or a curse. If you don't speak a word of a foreign language, an online translator can give you the gist of a web page's meaning. However, the translation will likely be full of errors and strange wording. French students may be uninformed about these online translation problems and may try to get away with using one in order to lessen their workload. This project can help them understand why it's not a good idea.
French Proofreading and Editing Tips
Whether re-checking homework, proofreading a paper, or verifying a translation, there are key problem areas to look at. This list indicates areas of confusion and common mistakes and has links to explanations. Before you turn it in, check your work.
Whether re-checking homework, proofreading a paper, or verifying a translation, there are key problem areas to look at. This list indicates areas of confusion and common mistakes and has links to explanations. Before you turn it in, check your work.
Tips to avoid poorly written translations
Reliable translators are hard to find. The more specialized your work, the more difficult it will be for you to find a qualified translator. Here are some useful tips to help you avoid poorly written translations.
Reliable translators are hard to find. The more specialized your work, the more difficult it will be for you to find a qualified translator. Here are some useful tips to help you avoid poorly written translations.
Searchable Database of Translators and Interpreters
Search for a translator or interpreter by name, location, or language.
Search for a translator or interpreter by name, location, or language.
The Translator's Charter
Rights and responsibilities of translators.
Rights and responsibilities of translators.
xlation.com
Resources for translators: job listings, glossaries, books, and more.
Resources for translators: job listings, glossaries, books, and more.