Translate a specification
A specification document is a numbered list of requirements that will serve as a reference in case of dispute. What matters is not the elegance of the translation, but that a requirement remains the same requirement.
How much it costs
For a document of this type, around 10,000 words (28 pages), into one language:
Understand the document, internal use.
Ready to send, by the technical specialist.
Cross-reviewed. For what commits you.
For comparison, a translation agency charges between €1,200 and €2,000 for the same document, within five to ten working days. VAT not applicable — article 293 B of the French General Tax Code (CGI) Original layout included. Exact quotation displayed before payment, after uploading the file.
Each requirement carries a number, and that number is a contract
"EX-042: the system must respond in less than 200 ms" will be cited as such throughout the life of the project, in reports, acceptance tests and, if things go wrong, before a court. The numbering is preserved identically, and requirement tables come back as tables.
Must, should, may
The distinction between obligation, recommendation and option is the heart of a specification document. In English, it is rendered by shall, should et may — three words that are not interchangeable and which a general-purpose engine regularly confuses. The technical specialist respects this hierarchy.
Frequently asked questions
Are requirement tables preserved?
Yes, with their numbering and structure. This is essential since each line will be cited by its identifier.
Which level should I choose?
Professional as a minimum: a specification document is contractually binding. Premium if the document serves as the basis for an international tender.
The specialist handling it
This type of document is entrusted to the technical specialist. See how it works.
Further reading
Going further
Instructions, CE marking and languages: what the regulations actually require
Loi Toubon, European directives, declaration of conformity, working documents: language is not a commercial choice but a legal obligation. An overview of what must be translated, and for which market.
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