French Society of Translators 
(Société Française des Traducteurs)

Professional Translators for French

Association of Professional Translators for the French language. Translators are professional linguists who perform written translations, as opposed to oral or spoken translation, which is done by interpreters. In this type of associations we usually find translators specializing in many fields: technical, legal, medical, pharmaceutical and scientific. We might also find sworn/official translators who have been authorized by a French agency or department.

French translators are mostly freelancers working from home for their own clients or for translation agencies. They sometimes team up with other French and other language translators and proofreaders to expand their range of services. The work of a French translator consists of thoroughly understanding the text to be translated, getting to know the subject matter, carrying out terminology research and knowing the computer tools to help with translation, which will enable him/her to offer a cost-effective and quality work.

This particular French association is made up of translators of various specializations and language combinations.  There is probably another association in France focusing on sworn translators, technical translators, audiovisual translators or court translators. If there is any, you will find the link below.

Professional Interpreters for French

The interpreters of this association are focused on spoken translation between French and other languages. There are several methods of interpretation: simultaneous, conference, liaison or whispered. “French Society of Translators” provides a directory of French interpreters  who are available to offer their services in France. The head office is in Paris, but the interpreters work all over France. Interpreters often work for international organisations such as the European Parliament, the UN or NATO. French interpreters are also needed in hospitals, at trade fairs or at international summits where political leaders meet.

Simultaneous French interpretation is needed at conferences, on television or at any event where participants need to understand a speaker in real time and without interruptions. The special thing about this is that technical equipment such as booths, microphones and headphones are required.

In consecutive interpreting, French interpreters interrupt the speaker and translate the speech one chunk at a time. They can be seen, for example, at informal press conferences, which are often improvised and do not have the necessary equipment.

And finally there is the so-called whispered interpretation between French and other languages, where the interpreter acts as an intermediary in a conversation between two people and translates in a low voice.

Other related associations based in France or whose main language is French:

 Entry created or updated in  June 2021

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Email:
ecretariat@sft.fr

Telephone:
03 29 46 46 34

Country:
 France

Language(s):
French

Types of professionals:
Interpreters / Translators

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Professional Translators for French

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