Certified translations are done by specialised translators registered on the list of a Court of Appeal and/or the Cour de Cassation in France. To consult these lists, go to the Cour de Cassation website: www.courdecassation.fr. Expert translators work only into or from the language(s) for which they have been registered on the list. They must […]

Finding the word or expression that really hits the mark demands creative talent that goes well beyond straight translation. Tags: Adaptation, Branding, Translation

Financial translation deals with important economic issues. Like any specialised translation, it requires in-depth knowledge of the activity, a good understanding of economic and financial market mechanisms and excellent command of the source and target languages. Like legal translators, the financial translators working with Alto International are all specialists – former accountants, statutory auditors or […]

Alto International works on a daily basis for a wide range of private-sector companies. However, we are also regularly asked by public institutions, ministries, NGOs and IGOs to handle translation of documents and reports, many of which are very sensitive and highly confidential. Our credibility in this field is recognised by institutional players. For instance, […]

Legal translation is a complex exercise that demands in-depth knowledge of the law, excellent command of the source and target languages and high-level writing skills. Translating an English contract into French, for instance, entails taking into account the differences between Anglo-Saxon and Roman law. To guarantee that the translation is equivalent – and not identical […]

Literary translation is closer to creative writing than to translation in the strict sense. As for any creative work, it requires the translator to possess great imagination, an impeccable style and a very broad general and literary culture.  Literary translation is a complex exercise, since it is not enough to simply translate the words, whether […]

Medical translation requires both excellent command of the source/target languages and in-depth knowledge of the terminology specific to each discipline. The translator must, for instance, be perfectly familiar with medical terminology and also with the numerous acronyms used in scientific publications. Alto International supplies experienced, specialised translators, most of whom have benefited from basic medical […]

Certified translations may be required to translate and certify the authenticity of official documents such as court documents, bailiffs’ records, notarised deeds, administrative acts, marriage certificates and divorce papers. This kind of translation is done by a certified translator, accredited as a public officer responsible for certifying that the translation is accurate and faithful to […]

Technical – or specialised – translation covers content specific to a given domain, science, activity or area of know-how, including operating instructions for machines or equipment. Tags: Technical, Translation

Alto International handles translations for a wide variety of sectors, including the tourist industry. When translating a tourist or gastronomic guide or leaflet, it is essential to take on board the cultural characteristics of the target audience. American, Chinese and Russian users, for instance, do not necessarily share the same tourist expectations and react differently […]