Specialized English to French localization, humanitarian interpreting, and editorial services.

Professional Language Services

I provide specialized English (US/UK) to French (Native) translation, localization, and interpreting services. My practice bridges the gap between open-source technical architecture and on-the-ground humanitarian action, ensuring that complex, high-stakes information is delivered accurately, securely, and with deep sociolinguistic awareness.

Core Specializations

1. Humanitarian Translation & Field Interpreting

Clear, culturally attuned communication saves lives in crisis environments. Trained in the Basics of Humanitarian Interpreting (Translators Without Borders), I adhere to strict standards of humanitarian neutrality, ethical consent, and risk mitigation.

  • Services: Crisis communication translation, field interpreting, NGO documentation, and protection monitoring reports.
  • Focus: Epilinguistic threat assessment, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and cross-cultural mediation.

2. Open-Source Software Localization (L10n)

I adapt privacy-respecting platforms and technical documentation for francophone users. Grounded in a strong technical infrastructure background, I integrate seamlessly into modern developer workflows.

  • Services: UI/UX localization, continuous localization via Git/GitHub, technical documentation, and Sanity/QA checks.
  • Tools: Lokalise, Markdown, standard CAT tools, and Command Line (Bash) environments.

3. Diagnostic Proofreading & Editorial QA

A blunt translation can break cultural rules; a precise one honors the community's worldview. I provide rigorous editorial quality assurance to ensure texts read naturally and respectfully in the target language.

  • Services: Bilingual editing, Post-Editing Machine Translation (PEMT), and structural sentence analysis.
  • Credentials: Certified in An Introduction to Proofreading (Score: 88, CPD Accredited).

Standard Rates & Pricing Structure

Transparency is a core value of my practice. Below are my baseline rates for commercial language services. Please note that final quotes depend on text complexity, formatting requirements, and turnaround time.

  • Translation & Localization (EN → FR): [€0.15] per source word
  • Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE): [€0.10] per source word
  • Proofreading & Bilingual Editing: [€0.04] per word
  • Hourly Consulting / Field Interpreting: [€40.00] per hour

NGO & Open-Source Sliding Scale

I am deeply committed to open knowledge and global accessibility. I offer discounted rates, sliding-scale pricing, and selective pro bono services for registered non-profits, humanitarian crisis responders, and open-source technology foundations.

If you represent an NGO or a community-driven initiative with budget constraints, please reach out so we can discuss a sustainable collaboration.

Request a Quote

To request a project estimate, please contact me with the following details:

  1. Scope: Total word count or estimated hours.
  2. Subject Matter: E.g., technical manual, crisis bulletin, UI string.
  3. Timeline: Expected start date and final deadline.

📩 Email: prospective.cherry18@mailx.net

Data Privacy & Operational Security (OPSEC)

Client confidentiality and the safety of vulnerable populations are my top priorities. Standard workflows are secured via FIDO2 hardware authentication and enterprise-grade threat protection.

For highly sensitive humanitarian or privacy-focused documentation, advanced OPSEC protocols are available upon request. This includes PGP-encrypted communication, deep packet inspection (DPI) secure routing, and the ability to operate entirely from amnesic operating systems to ensure a zero-digital footprint.