French Biography Manuscript Translation

₹12500-37500 INR

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Posted 7 days ago

₹12500-37500 INR

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I have a non-fiction, biography manuscript written in French that needs to read as though it were crafted directly in English, preserving the author’s voice, rhythm, and narrative flow. The text explores the life and legacy of its subject in detail, so accuracy, cultural nuance, and an engaging storytelling style are essential. The source file is a single, clean Word document of roughly 42,000 words. I will provide the full text from the author. You will return a polished English version ready for developmental and copy-editing, consistent in terminology across chapters, and formatted to mirror the original layout. Familiarity with literary or narrative non-fiction is a plus, as is experience translating French archival references and idiomatic expressions into fluid, contemporary English. Deliverables • Complete a short test translation of 3000 words . Complete English manuscript in .docx, matching the structure and pagination of the French original • A short glossary of names, historical references, or key terms where you feel clarification supports the reader’s understanding • One round of post-translation revisions after my review to address any outstanding stylistic or factual queries Acceptance criteria: the translation must be faithful in meaning, flow naturally for an English-language audience, and return free of spelling and grammatical errors. Please let me know your estimated timeline for the full draft and any relevant biography or narrative samples you can share.

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@Agent555

Hi, I’m Wyatt. I specialize in AI-powered content, data, and automation. I joined Freelancer because I genuinely like working directly with clients on projects that matter to their business, not chasing big agency contracts. For your French Biography Manuscript Translation, I bring fluent French, native-quality English, and a human-first process that blends careful research with AI assist where it helps. I focus on voice, cadence, and factual accuracy, keeping names, dates, and citations consistent across chapters. I can preserve footnotes and formatting, and work in Word with track changes or Docs, using a custom glossary and then rewriting line by line so it reads as if it were written in English. I prefer ongoing partnerships. If you’re happy with the translation, I’d love to be your go-to for future chapters, prefaces, press materials, or revisions. Sample style: FR: Il naquit dans une maison modeste au bord de la Loire. À dix-neuf ans, il quitta le village, une valise brune à la main, pour Paris et ses promesses fragiles. EN: He was born in a modest house on the banks of the Loire. At nineteen he left the village, a brown suitcase in hand, for Paris and its fragile promises. If that tone feels right, send a few pages and I can translate a short excerpt at no cost to confirm style and timeline. Happy to answer any questions or hop on a quick call to get started.

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@feryel20

Hello, I am a French native speaker and would be happy to help you translate your manuscript. Please contact and we can talk more about details :) Kind regards

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@claudiemyriam

I am confident I am an excellent fit for this project as a native French speaker and bilingual in English, with strong experience working across both languages in professional contexts. My background in HR and recruitment has trained me to handle complex written content with precision, consistency, and attention to tone. I am used to adapting texts so they read naturally for their target audience while preserving meaning, nuance, and structure. Being bilingual allows me to move beyond literal translation and focus on delivering fluent, narrative-driven English that maintains the author’s voice and storytelling rhythm. I am also comfortable working on long-form documents and ensuring coherence across an entire manuscript. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable with revision processes to ensure the final version meets your expectations in terms of accuracy, style, and readability. Best Regards, Claudie

₹12,500 INR in 7 days