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The art of editorial excellence
A selection of literary translations, social and activist communications, and marketing materials where the hidden pen steps aside so that your original voice can shine through.
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Let the words speak
Translation means capturing the rhythm, the intent, and the silence between words. Here are a few examples of meticulous linguistic transformations.
Publishing & Littérature
literary Science Fiction
A French translation of an excerpt from a work of literary science fiction. The challenge: to preserve the understated tenderness of the original text, its contemplative rhythm, and the emotional weight contained in every silence.
Original: from ted chiang
Your father is about to ask me the question. This is the most important moment in our lives, and I want to pay attention, note every detail. Your dad and I have just come back from an evening out, dinner and a show; it's after midnight. We're standing in the hallway of our apartment, and I can see the lights of the canal outside the window.
"Louise," he says, "do you want to make a baby?"
Right now his eyes are redder than I've ever seen them. Not from crying, though. He's been awake for thirty-six hours straight, working on his dissertation. He's been taking stimulants, which accounts for his unusual forthright-ness.
I look at him carefully. He's serious. I think about what we've discussed: the difficulties of raising a child in this city, our finances, our careers. Then I say, "Yes." He exhales. I can see the tension leave his body. "Good," he says. "Let's get started."
Tanslation: from ted chiang
Ton père est sur le point de me poser la question. C'est le moment le plus important de nos vies, et je veux le graver dans ma mémoire, noter chaque détail. Ton père et moi venons juste de revenir d’une soirée, un dîner-spectacle; il est minuit passé. Nous sommes dans le couloir de l'entrée de notre appartement, et je peux voir la lumière du canal passer à travers la fenêtre.
“Louise, dit-il, veux-tu avoir un enfant?”
À cet instant ses yeux sont rouges comme je ne les ai jamais vus. Non pas qu'il ait pleuré, mais le fait d'être resté éveillé depuis plus de trente-six heures, à travailler sur sa dissertation. Il avait pris des stimulants, ce qui explique son franc-parler inhabituel.
Je le regarde minutieusement. Il est sérieux. Je pense à notre discussion sur le sujet: les difficultés à élever un enfant dans cette ville, nos finances, nos carrières. Puis je réponds “oui”. Il expire. Je peux voir la tension quitter son corps. “Bien” répond-il. “Commençons alors”
Awareness Campaign
Social & Activist Communication
Adapting a deeply emotional text while preserving its clarity, accessibility, and compassion, so that every word reaches those who need it most.
Original:
(Fictional source: Voices United – Information leaflet (2023)
No one deserves to live in fear. If you are experiencing abuse — physical, emotional, financial, or sexual — you are not alone. There are organizations that can listen to you, inform you, and support you, free of charge and in complete confidentiality.
Translation:
(source fictive: voices united- brochure d’information (2023)
Personne ne mérite de vivre dans la peur. Si vous êtes victime de violences, qu’elles soient physiques, émotionnelles, financières ou sexuelles. vous n’êtes pas seul. Des organismes peuvent vous écouter, vous informer et vous accompagner dans vos démarches, gratuitement et en toute confidentialité.
Original:
Staying focused in a world full of distractions has never been more challenging. That’s why we created MindGlow, a mobile app designed to help you reclaim your attention and build healthier digital habits.
Whether you're working from home or just trying to get through your to-do list, MindGlow offers simple, science-based tools to keep your mind clear and your energy balanced.
With just a few minutes a day, you can reduce stress, boost productivity, and reconnect with what really matters.
Translation:
Rester concentré dans un monde où tout pousse à la distraction n’a jamais été aussi difficile. C’est pourquoi nous avons créé MindGlow : une application mobile conçue pour vous aider à retrouver votre attention et à adopter des habitudes numériques plus saines.
Que vous soyez en télétravail ou que vous cherchiez simplement à venir à bout de votre liste de tâches, MindGlow propose des outils simples, fondés sur la science, pour garder l’esprit clair et maintenir une énergie équilibrée.
Quelques minutes par jour suffisent pour réduire votre stress, booster votre productivité et vous reconnecter à l’essentiel.
Digitale & Corporate Communication
Digitale Marketing & Copywritting
French adaptation of marketing copy for a digital wellness app. The challenge: to preserve the positive energy and natural flow of the original.
Site Editorial Desing
Redaction & Translation
This website is itself a demonstration: every word you’re reading was written and then translated with the same care given to client projects. The excerpt below is just a glimpse, feel free to browse the French version of the site to see the full adaptation.
English version:
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