WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FRENCH DOCUMENT TRANSLATION SERVICES
The United Nations has six (6) official languages which includes; English, French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.
According to The Story of French by Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau, Globally, French is the only language, with English, that is taught in every country of the world, with 100 million students and 2 million teachers, 20% of whom are outside of francophone countries. French is also a working language of the EU, and some international organizations like the International Labor Organization, International Red Cross committee, Doctors without Borders and Amnesty International.
French language binds countries as diverse as France, Canada, Haiti, and Madagascar together. While French speakers from different areas can understand each other, African French, Canadian French and standard French all have differences with respect to vocabulary, pronunciation, and sometimes grammar. In most cases, one may need to customize one’s content by making sure one’s translation is regionally appropriate and understood.
French translation; English to French and French to English is one of the most common translation requests in Nigeria.
There are several types of French and How they affect French document translation services;
- European French which is spoken primarily in Paris, Southern France, Belgium, etc.
- North American French spoken in Canada as well as Louisiana and,
- African French which is spoken in Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Algeria, etc.
In translating a text from English to French, one can expect the French text to expand by 15-20% more than the original English. When translating from French into English, the final translation will be about 15-20% less text than the original French. For French document translation services at Novatia translations Limited, we always ask our client the destination or intended use of the document. Every french document translation must carry the imprint of the country of destination. This is why Novatia translation NG is the best of all French document translation services in Nigeria, French translation companies in Nigeria.
Seeking French Document Translation Services
Whether you are looking to have a document translated from French into English, or if you are looking for an English to French translation, below are some factors to look out for:
- It is important to work with a reputed French translation agency that can offer you services accordingly with their team of French translators who are not just native speakers of the target language but are certified as well. Gender assignation, the use of accents, and contractions can all cause issues when translating a document into, or out of, French.
- It is also important, not only to identify target language but the target region/country because of the aforementioned French Language variations as different dialects use different idioms and phrases.
- The supported file format of the language service provider has to be confirmed.
- Confidentiality is of essence because most documents contain highly sensitive data. For this reason, it is vital to hire a trustworthy translation agency with security features to avoid sensitive materials falling into the wrong hands.
- The translation must retain the same tone and context as the original. For example, if a document contains an urgent call to action and is not communicated severely enough, the reader may not understand the severity of the situation and may fail to act accordingly.
- The law is constantly changing and evolving. Thus, it is essential to use translators who keep up-to-date with legal developments.
About Our French Document translation services
Certified document translations are mostly required for Legal paper work, in Government agencies, Education, Immigration, business and corporate dealings.
French document translation service is one of the specialties of Novatia Translations NG. We provide certified, satisfactory and reliable French translation services within and outside Nigeria. Our pricing is competitive and includes no hidden charges. We have a dedicated team of native translators for French translation projects and we will be happy to guide you through the process of translating your documents to or from French Language.