I am a professional translator, proficient in English-to-French, French-to-English, Lingala-to-French, and Lingala-to-English translation, proofreading, and writing. As a French Native Speaker and part-time medical doctor in an English-speaking country, I bring a wealth of expertise to my work. However, my focus is on delivering quality translations that meet my clients' needs.
My translation approach involves adapting and localizing texts while maintaining their accuracy. I transcreate texts by finding equivalences for puns, wordplays, idioms, colloquialisms, and cultural references. I meticulously work with the original text, adjusting the wording until it conveys the original style, essence, spirit, tone, and emotions. To ensure accuracy, I never rely on automatic software, although I may use a dictionary to check a word.
Communication is vital to the success of a project. Therefore, I always stay in touch with my clients throughout the project to provide updates and ask questions to ensure that the translation meets their requirements. My objective is to build long-lasting professional relationships with my clients..