Editorial translation: articles, books, speeches
Plume translates what is read for pleasure or conviction: articles, books, speeches, editorial content. The author's voice, rhythm and register are preserved, images and cultural references transposed rather than translated, and typography follows the conventions of the target language.
Original (French)
The village was waking slowly, as if reluctantly. In the square, the baker was pulling up his metal shutter with that clatter everyone knew and no one heard any more. She crossed without hurrying, her coat open despite the cold, and told herself that perhaps this was the last time.Translation (English)
The village was waking slowly, as if reluctantly. In the square, the baker was hauling up his metal shutter with that clatter everyone knew and no one heard any more. She crossed without hurrying, her coat open despite the cold, and told herself that this might be the last time.What Plume translates every day
- Author's voice, rhythm and register preserved
- Images and cultural references transposed rather than translated
- Typographic conventions of the target language (quotation marks, dashes, dialogues)
Three levels, a price per word known in advance.
Discounts from 5,000 words · −20 to −50% from two languages · −25% for businesses · full pricing
Editorial & literary: what we're asked for
How is the price of an editorial translation calculated?
On the number of words actually contained in your file, counted on upload, and on the level chosen: Essential (0.58 ct per word), Professional (1.8 ct) or Premium (3.5 ct, cross-checking included), price for the first tier, decreasing thereafter. Certain languages carry a supplement. The quote is displayed before any payment.
What timeframe?
A few minutes for a document of several dozen pages: passages are translated in parallel and you are notified by email as soon as the files are ready.
Can I judge the quality before paying?
Yes. After upload, a paragraph of your document is translated free of charge by this specialist in the language of your choice.
Are my documents confidential?
No person reads your files. They are processed by our linguistic engine, stored on servers in France in your space, and deleted at your request. They are not used for any training.
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