Video game translation is a complex and often underappreciated process that involves adapting dialogue, menu text, and in-game instructions from one language to another, while also taking into account cultural differences, technical limitations, and stylistic preferences. Despite its importance, video…
ChatGPT, What do you Think About the Future of Professional French Translation with the Advent of AI-based Tools?
The future of professional French translation is rapidly evolving with the advent of AI-based translation tools like ChatGPT. While these tools offer significant benefits in terms of speed and efficiency, it’s important to understand their limitations and how they will…
ChatGPT as a Potential Tool for Professional Translators
ChatGPT, an AI-based language model developed by OpenAI, is a tool that has significant potential for professional translators. Its natural language processing (NLP) capabilities and machine learning algorithms make it a powerful tool for generating translations. However, it’s essential to…
Data Privacy and Security in the Translation Industry
As a translator, handling sensitive and confidential information is an everyday part of your work. From medical records to financial documents, it is imperative that you take steps to protect this information from unauthorized access and breaches. Here are some…
The Importance of Translation in the Global Fight Against COVID-19 and Other Pandemics
Translation plays a crucial role in the global fight against COVID-19 and other pandemics. In times of crisis, clear and accurate communication is essential in order to effectively respond to the needs of communities, both domestically and internationally. From public…
The Impact of Remote Work on Translation Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work and has accelerated the trend towards remote work. The translation industry is no exception, with many translation businesses shifting towards remote work in response to the pandemic. The impact of…
The Basics of French Inclusive Writing
Language plays a crucial role in shaping our perceptions and attitudes towards different groups of people. As such, it is important to use language that is respectful and non-discriminatory in order to create a more inclusive society. In this article,…
Top 10 Benefits Of Developing Globally And Internationalizing Your Products
By internationalizing your products, you can gain a number of significant benefits in terms of localization time and costs when you decide to, say, translate your software strings into French or any other language. Always plan globally to make the…
10 Ways To Save Money When Purchasing Translation Services
This excellent article was originally written by the much-regretted José Henrique Lamensdorf, a freelance translator colleague who was always an incredibly kind and useful member of our community. He has helped hundreds of translators address difficult challenges in our industry,…
False Friends Or The Illusion That Translation Is Easy
The following post was originally shared by an English-Spanish translator colleague, but sadly not available anymore. Since I found the content very relevant to other language pairs as well, I am publishing it here as well. Translating is easy if… we…