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At EasyTranslate we are experts in professional French translations. We provide tailored and industry specific translations at affordable rates. With us you get access to a network of over 10.000 experienced and highly qualified translators who will make sure to adapt your material to fit your brand identity, line of business and tone of voice.
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French translation support
Get support throughout the entire translation process from our dedicated team of experts. Their expertise in linguistics and a wide range of industries allows them to find the right French translator for your translation project. They work closely with our translators to make sure that all your translation needs are met and that nothing is left to circumstances.
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French translation services
We do all kinds of translation services, so whether your business needs regular French translation, certified translation, subtitling or something completely different, we have got you covered.
Industry specific translations
French translations for any industry
At EasyTranslate we provide French translations for a wide range of industries and our translators all have the needed expertise to deliver tailored translations that fit your specific line of business.
E-commerce localisation
Localisation management
Website translation and localisation
Translation Memory
Software localisation
Game localisation
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Smart translation tools
At EasyTranslate we provide state-of-the-art translation tools to make the French translations run smoothly and cost-efficiently. By utilising our smart tools to drive your business globally, you get consistency in the nature and quality of your language.
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Our platform protects your files and data, keeping it completely secure and confidential for you to order professional French translations. Our rich set of platform features helps you to comply with data protection regulations and gain increased transparency and control.
Experienced translators
Meet our French translators
Our team of dedicated French translators are the best in their field and put their passion for language at your service. They have years of experience and know the language in all its little details and complexities. With all of them being native-speakers and having followed specific training courses, they have certifications that recognize their language level and qualify them as expert French translators.
From global to local
French localisation
As you probably already know, there isn’t really one single universal French language. Many French words and phrases can be singular to a particular area and would be as foreign to an French speaker from outside the region as words from Mandarin or Ewokese. On the other side, there are some words that may be used in all French-speaking countries, but which have entirely different meanings depending on which of those countries you’re in.
As such, if you’re planning on expanding your business to one of these French-speaking countries, it’s important to employ the right language. You want the language to sound as natural as possible to the locals, but you also want to avoid mistakenly offending anyone. Therefore, only qualified and experienced French translators can deliver the right and appropriate content translating from one language to another.
Cultural knowledge
French language history
The history of the French language is rich. French belongs to the romance languages of the Indo-European family together with its siblings Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish.
Romance languages are descended from Vulgar (Common) Latin, which was the everyday language of the Romans. It was spread far and wide by Roman colonists, but following the dissolution of the Western Roman Empire, many conquered lands became culturally and linguistically isolated.
French evolved from the Gallo-Romance dialects of northern France and replaced Latin as the state language of France in 1539, when François I made French the official language of administration.
Going global
French is a global language
Parlez-vous francais? If you respond ‘Oui’ then you might be one of the 300 million French speakers living in the world today. The French Culture has gained a great influence around the world throughout history and ranks today as the 5th most spoken language in the world. It’s the official language of 29 countries which puts it in second place behind English.
It is also one of the most commonly spoken languages in all countries. If you add up all the French speakers in Europe, you come to around 80 million, which makes French the third most widely spoken mother tongue in Europe. The mathematicians among you will already have established that European French speakers constitute approximately 40% of the French speakers around the world.
Open your business to new markets
A gateway to the African market
Surprisingly, France is not the country with the most French speakers. The African continent withholds 50% of native French speakers in the world. Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the world’s second largest French speaking city after Paris. In fact, Africa is the continent where the number of French speakers is growing the most.
Due to the population growth in Africa, the total number of French speakers could rise to as much as 700 millions by 2050, according to demographers. It’s only fair to say that, by translating from English to French you will be able to expand your business immensely and reach a broad and global audience.
Useful knowledge
5 Fun facts about France
It is always good to have some random interesting facts up your sleeve - particularly if they are about the market you are looking to reach! So, here are some fun facts about France that you might not already know that could come in handy, if not just for your next Trivia game!
- More than half of the world's roundabouts are located in France. In fact, there are more than 30.000 roundabouts in France
- France is the most popular tourist destination in the world. More than 80 million tourists travel to France every year
- The first french king, Louis XiX was the shortest reigning monarch in history. He had abdicated within 20 minutes
- The french army was the first in the world to use camouflage at war. This first came about during the First World War, when they decided to camouflage their vehicles, weapons and uniforms
- The french eat more than 30.000 tons of snails every year. In average, 500 snails are eaten per person per year
European French | Canadian French |
Matinée | Avant-Midi |
Hasard | Adon |
Réveil | Cadran |
Pull | Chandail |
Voiture | Char |
Conduire | Chauffer |
Bizarre | Croche |
Glace | Crème glacée |
Gomme | Efface |
Language differences
European French vs Canadian French
Is your business looking for French translation services? Well, which French do you mean? Is your intended audience in France or Canada? Don’t make the mistake of thinking the two countries speak the same French! In terms of vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronunciation there are so many differences when it comes to Canadian French and European French.
Mastering a language is about mastering the details that make it unique. Many French speakers don't know about the little differences that separate Canadian French from European French. As shown on the right it can come down to replacing an entire word with another one. These are all factors that should be considered when translating into French as they can easily be the difference between ‘making it’ and ‘breaking it’.