Translate Machinery Manuals into French
Budget / Salary$30–250
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted2 hours ago
I have several English-language machinery manuals that must be rendered into flawless, native-level French. The content is highly technical—step-by-step operating procedures, safety warnings, maintenance schedules, parts lists, and the usual exploded-view illustrations—so the translation needs to preserve every spec, dimension, and caution exactly as written while still reading naturally to French-speaking technicians.
The source files arrive in mixed formats (mainly Word and PDF). Some sections are plain text, others embed tables, callouts, and diagrams with embedded labels. I need the French version to mirror the original layout as closely as possible, including re-creating any figure captions or callout text that appears inside images.
What I will supply upon kickoff:
• The full set of manuals.
• Any existing terminology lists I have already compiled.
• Reference originals for style and formatting.
What I expect back:
• Fully translated manuals in both editable (Word) and print-ready (PDF) form.
• A translation memory or glossary file so future updates stay consistent.
• A brief note of any ambiguous source phrasing you encounter, flagged for my review.
Please be comfortable with CAT tools such as Trados, MemoQ, or Wordfast, and be meticulous about version control so nothing slips through the cracks. Turnaround time is negotiable; quality and technical precision come first. If you have prior experience with heavy equipment, manufacturing, or agricultural machinery documentation, let me know—that will weigh heavily in my selection.
The source files arrive in mixed formats (mainly Word and PDF). Some sections are plain text, others embed tables, callouts, and diagrams with embedded labels. I need the French version to mirror the original layout as closely as possible, including re-creating any figure captions or callout text that appears inside images.
What I will supply upon kickoff:
• The full set of manuals.
• Any existing terminology lists I have already compiled.
• Reference originals for style and formatting.
What I expect back:
• Fully translated manuals in both editable (Word) and print-ready (PDF) form.
• A translation memory or glossary file so future updates stay consistent.
• A brief note of any ambiguous source phrasing you encounter, flagged for my review.
Please be comfortable with CAT tools such as Trados, MemoQ, or Wordfast, and be meticulous about version control so nothing slips through the cracks. Turnaround time is negotiable; quality and technical precision come first. If you have prior experience with heavy equipment, manufacturing, or agricultural machinery documentation, let me know—that will weigh heavily in my selection.
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