Questions you may have

• Are you a trained translator?

Yes, I hold a Master's degree in Translation from the University of Montpellier (2008). Over the years, I've continuously expanded my expertise, including through specialized training directly relevant to my role as a marketing translator: web writing and SEO strategy (2021), gender-inclusive French writing (2021), subtitling (2022), trainer skills and public speaking (2023), and plain language principles (2024).

In practice, this means your French content is written to be found online, speaks to your whole audience, and stays clear for your users, whether it’s a blog article, a help center page or a set of subtitles. I can also brief your team or present your style guide live.

• How much does it cost?

The price varies depending on factors such as the nature of the task, the technical complexity of the subject matter, and the project timeline. Your quote will show either a fixed rate for the complete project or an hourly rate. Here are some concrete examples:

In the translation range of services, the translation of a 1,000-word help center article would cost around 150 EUR, the transcreation of a 1,000-word blog would cost 250 EUR, and the translation and SEO optimization of a 1,000-word article would cost 400 EUR.

For other services: SEO research for a set of 10 blog posts would cost 500 EUR, a product review including a live presentation would cost 1,000 EUR, and the creation of a French Style Guide with examples specific to your brand would cost 1,500 EUR.

Each of these services comes with dedicated attention, clear deliverables, and full availability to answer your questions.

For small updates, such as a few UI strings, I charge by time spent, so several small updates can be bundled into a single task.

• Which tools do you use? Do you work with AI?

I never use AI tools for the initial translation of your content because marketing materials require careful attention to brand voice, cultural nuance, and creative adaptation that only human expertise can provide. This way, your French copy sounds native and true to your brand from the very first draft.

To ensure consistency and efficiency, I work with professional CAT tools like Trados, Crowdin, MemoQ, Phrase and more, so your terminology stays the same from one project to the next.

I may use the paid version of Claude to edit or revise parts of my translations. However, I’m open to not using Claude at all on your content, and I’m also open to reviewing and refining AI-based translations if you prefer that approach. Let’s talk about it!

• What types of content do you translate?

As a specialized marketing translator, I work mostly on customer-facing communications: website copy, blog copy, landing pages, guides, white papers, email sequences, sales decks, newsletters, courses, Google ads, LinkedIn ads, social media content, help center content, surveys, subtitles, taglines, and even synopses and movie titles.

In the past, I have also extensively worked on internal corporate communications such as annual reports, newsletters, and internal system interfaces.

• How much can you handle per day or week?

It depends on which content we’re talking about:

• Help center articles pretranslated with a well-trained AI: we can aim for 2,000 words per day.

• A high-visibility marketing campaign or landing page that requires back-and-forths with your team, additional research on your personas, or some rest time: 1–2 hour work sessions across 2–3 days.

Rest time matters for creative work: I tend to deliver it in the morning, after reviewing it with a fresh mind. Likewise, I prefer to deliver creative work on a Monday morning rather than a Friday evening.

Here are my answers to some of the questions you may have. If you have any others, feel free to reach out!

• Do you work with companies in our industry?

I work mostly with companies in four sectors: business software and SaaS, e-commerce and marketplaces, education and learning, and mobility. My clients include Landfolk, the International Baccalaureate and Driversnote, based in Denmark, the Netherlands and the USA.

What this means for you: I already know the terminology, users and constraints of your sector, so you spend less time briefing me, and your French copy speaks your audience’s language.

If you operate in a different sector, feel free to contact me: I may still be able to help, or recommend a colleague.

• How fast can you deliver, and do you take rush jobs?

If I commit to a specific deadline, you can rest assured that the translation will be with you by that date and time. Most of the time, I’m also able to fit in rush jobs (within reason, obviously) and prioritize your projects if need be.

Marketing content requires creative skills that can’t be rushed, so I won’t promise 1,500 words per day on a campaign. What you get instead is copy that has been carefully crafted and reviewed with a fresh mind before it reaches you.

• Can we start with a small pilot project before committing?

We can definitely start with a small pilot, e.g. on a blog article or landing page that gets priority. I’d still need to gather some information about your target audience, goals and existing content, but answering these questions will give you an overview of where your French presence currently stands.

Regarding commitment, there are no strings attached as I’m a freelancer. I’ve only ever had long-term collaborations with my clients (from six months to six years), but it’s entirely up to you to decide if you want to continue our collaboration.