Words We Trust is a boutique translation agency specializing in legal, corporate, Int. dev., public policy, and humanitarian translation from English to French. We stand by three core values: ensuring excellence, honoring the uniqueness of every client, and exceeding expectations. Our unparalleled expertise and field-specific resources ensure accurate, superior output, swiftly and effectively.
Many novice translators volunteer to translate humanitarian content in order to gain experience and boost their CVs. But let’s be clear: effective humanitarian translation requires more than linguistic skills. We cannot translate what we don’t understand. Complex terminology and concepts are involved, and without in-depth knowledge, the risk of a mistranslation is very high. Mistranslation…
When it comes to humanitarian action, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. As NGOs strive to reach and empower diverse communities around the world, the expertise of humanitarian translators becomes an essential asset. Why should NGOs engage directly with such experts, even when working through LSPs? To ensure exceptional end-products and maximize positive…
In this ever-changing world, it’s essential to stand out from the crowd. As a small LSP, we understand the challenges faced by translators and clients in our sector. Today, we touch on a game-changing idea: the transformative power of collaboration. Building trust and understanding One of the cornerstones of a successful translation project is building…
The translation industry keeps changing as the world around us evolves, and technology too has played a large role in driving change. As a result, translators need to keep up with trends and technological advancements in order for us to remain relevant and competitive. One of the best ways to stay relevant is through continued…
Legal translation is a type of technical translation, and translating between a common/law (English) system and a civilist/romano-germanic (French) system can be challenging due to significant differences in legal principles, terminology and procedures. However, with a deep understanding of both systems and specialized training, legal translators can translate accurately and effectively the common law notions from…
After having donated over a million words to humanitarian causes through TWB, I was approached by Swiss Global for an interview. As a humanitarian and legal translator, it was an opportunity to send a few critical messages to fellow translators. Read what I had to say here : https://swissglobal.ch/en/blog/translators-without-borders-words-for-a-good-cause/
Data processor: Words We Trust Do I collect and process client data? I do collect some data necessary for the purpose of quoting on jobs, providing translations and issuing invoices. Such data may include name, phone number and email address. As a linguist, it is important that my clients feel safe knowing I never use…
The quality standard ISO 17100 currently being discussed is based on the European standard EN 15038 and aims to establish top quality service requirements for translation agencies. According to ISO 17100 – Translation services, a translator should have one of the following: A relevant master’s degree or higher A degree plus full-time two years experience in translation 5 years…
Over machine translations? Simply because if you want to display, market or sell your product to a quality audience, you need to offer quality. Even if approaching a professional translator seems unnecessary, or you think it might affect your budget negatively, think again. It might give you the critical edge you need. A professional translator and/or proofreader…
We specialize in translating and proofreading the following fields: Internet governance & policies Government & public affairs Human rights Humanitarian development Nutrition & food safety Pedagogy/education Crisis relief NGOs and INGOs Law: General & contracts Humanitarian communication Semi-medical Social reports & studies Find out more about our Pro Bono work: We join hands with organisations working…