Maxime
Translator
Which languages do you translate?
English to French and bad French to good French
What’s you specialist subject?
Market research/Marketing, I.T., Tourism and Finance, and many other ones...
How long have you been a linguist?
Probably since I can read, but for about 6 years from a professional point of view.
What is the most important thing to do before starting a translation project?
Making sure there's enough coffee around.
If you could pass on one piece of advice to a customer wanting to use translation what would it be?
Short translation tests are very valuable indicators of the quality of a linguist's work.
What’s the best thing about being a translator?
The geographic freedom and the constant change of subjects and styles.
What do you consider your biggest achievement is so far?
The fact that I no longer have to constantly look for work, but only need to wait for it to come without stressing.
What is your favorite song?
"Je suis un voyou" by Georges Brassens and "Excuse me Mister" by Ben Harper
What is your biggest ambition?
Dedicating all or most my time to NGOs