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16/06/2021
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You have probably seen English advertisement on TV, on packaging or on the street. The use of Anglicisms is increasing in French society, but especially in the marketing field . You may be wondering why everyone is so obsessed for Shakespeare's language on billboards, in the press, on the radio, on TV and, of course, on the Internet. [TOC] 1. The reason for the English success Many professionals...
14/06/2021
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A patent filed in a single country protects the invention in that country only. In today's world, if you want to expand your business abroad and adequately protect your rights internationally, it is essential to translate your patents. [TOC] Here are 4 key factors to consider when choosing a translation agency to ensure that your patent translations are of high quality. 1. Hire a translation...
11/06/2021
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Obviously, the efficient use of resources is one of the keys to the success and survival of any company. The translation of manuals and IFUs may represent a major expense for manufacturers of capital goods. However, it’s possible to reduce the costs of manual translations . Remember that not all strategies below will work for every case. As general rule we can say that the more translation...
09/06/2021
Business Abroad
Talking to a robot for help is no longer only possible in science fiction films, and users are well aware of this. According to a study conducted by Oracle, 80% of companies already use or plan to use a chatbot in the near future. Does your company sell its products or services abroad? Having a multilingual chatbot will be of great help. [TOC] 1. Why create a multilingual chatbot? If you wish to...
08/06/2021
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Arabic, the sixth most spoken language in the world in 2020 , is an ancient Semitic language that includes a multitude of dialects, some of which are very different from each other. The lingua franca, Standard (or Literary) Arabic, is used in official documents and exchanges. Arabic is then distinguished by its script, pronunciation, and grammar. Regional expressions and idioms influenced by the...
04/06/2021
Language Technology
If you have ever requested a translation quote for your documents written in Arabic, you are surely already familiar with the response from most translation project managers. Do you have the file in an editable format ? Although it may not seem like it, we are very aware of how annoying this question can be, especially if you are one of those clients who always sends all documents in their...
02/06/2021
Translation
Before answering this question, let me tell you that postediting is the translation of the 21st century , or, in the marketing terms of some translation companies, it’s translation 2.0. Postediting is a way of spontaneous translation which new generations of translators are taught at universities and, at the same time, the way of translating that the translators of the last century detest . On...
31/05/2021
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In English, we use the expression “It’s all Greek to me” when something sounds confusing or incomprehensible. However, a Greek person—and many other Europeans for that matter—would say the same expression but with Chinese ! In reality, we should not speak of Chinese, but of Chinese languages, as there are 7 main families of Chinese languages with various dialects (the figures vary according to...
26/05/2021
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White papers are an essential communication tool for promoting your company and form part of inbound marketing strategies. In this article, you will see their benefits to use them optimally for lead generation . [TOC] 1. What is a white paper? A white paper is a professional document written by a company. This digital communication medium provides information and/or advice to its reader on a...
24/05/2021
Translation
You may have wondered why translation rates vary in quote depending on the language combination. The rate for languages in combination with English, the most translated language in the world , is usually lower than other language combinations. Let's see why the least common combinations are also the most expensive, even if there are many language speakers. [TOC] 1. The calculation of translation...