French· Français
French translation, built for the reader.
Written French is more uniform than spoken French, but locale still matters. Our French linguists translate, localize, and certify documents with the variant and register your readers expect.
French at a glance.
French (Français) has more than 300 million speakers across 5 continents. It belongs to the Indo-European, Romance family and is written in the Latin alphabet. You'll hear it across France, Canada (Quebec), Belgium, Switzerland, and beyond.
Bonjour
Where it's spoken
- France
- Canada (Quebec)
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- DR Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Haiti
Major dialects we cover
- Metropolitan French
- Quebecois
- African French
- Caribbean French
Script & family
- Writing system
- Latin alphabet
- Direction
- Left to right
- Language family
- Indo-European, Romance
What French translation demands.
Written French is more uniform than spoken French, but locale still matters. Quebec maintains its own official terminology, the tu / vous register must be chosen deliberately, and French runs meaningfully longer than English — layouts need the room.
How we handle French
- Variant and register confirmed before work begins
- Native-speaker linguists with domain expertise
- Typography and layout checked in final files
- Certificate of accuracy available on request
Three ways we deliver French translation.
Document translation
French ↔ English documents handled by domain specialists — medical records, contracts, school records, and technical manuals.
Localization
Websites, apps, and product content adapted for French-speaking users — variant, register, and layout handled together, not as an afterthought.
Certified translation
USCIS-accepted, court-ready French translations delivered with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Where French translation is in demand.
- Healthcare & clinical
- Refugee resettlement
- Diplomatic & NGO
- International business
Often requested alongside French.
Have French documents on a deadline?
Send the files, the target audience, and your deadline. We'll confirm variant, turnaround, and pricing same-day.