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French interpretation and translation with HR, legal and business expertise
About me
I’m Rosalind (Roz) and I’m been a French <>English Interpreter and French to English Translator with 16 years of experience. Before becoming an interpreter, I worked in the IT sector for six years. HR and employee relations is the area I enjoy working in the most, and I am also passionate about politics. I regularly interpret in court and translate legal documents, and I cover finance, business and IT. In June 2024 I gave my first conference talk at the ITI Conference in Edinburgh, and I also coordinate and host online Zoom events for the ITI Parent and Carer Network. I am also delighted to announce that I have recently started working on some exciting new content for parents who are aspiring freelancers.
When the details matter you need an interpreter or translator that understands the nuances of both languages.
- I specialise in company & employment law, and labour relations including both remote and in-person interpretation for works councils, redundancy meetings and employment contract negociations.
- I will accurately communicate conflicting opinions on difficult issues such as site closures and redundancies in works councils, industrial disputes and employment mediation and tribunals.
- I have a strong understanding of the terminology used in the legal and employment sector.
- I maintain comprehensive glossaries relating to the many areas of the legal industry and thoroughly research every project.
- Do you require a certified translation of an official French-language document?
Contact me for a quote or to discuss your needs!
I also hold the following accreditations and memberships:
- Institute of Translation and Interpreting (UK) MITI (qualified member)
- NWTN (North West Translators’ Network in the UK) full member
- NRPSI (UK) (National Register of Public Service Interpreters)
- ISO 17100: 2015 certification (Requirements for translation services)
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How can I help you?
With my long experience of the sector, I understand HR and employment law, and the issues that can arise. I appreciate the importance of communicating with your colleagues, employees and managers in their own language.
Holding your first European Works Council or multilingual business update? Are you lacking confidence in how to use Zoom effectively? I can help you set up your meeting, walk you through the options or even provide technical hosting of your event, enabling you to focus on the content of your meeting. Just tell me how we can help you, and I’ll do the rest. I also provide French and English translation of a range of documents relating to HR, recruitment and employment, both legal and sector-specific. I will ensure that your employment contracts, staff terms and conditions or training content are translated accurately and fluently. Are you looking to start trading overseas? I also offer localisation, a process which involves adapting your content to a new target market.
Do you have training to deliver in multiple languages, or e-learning content to be localised? I can translate or interpret your content into the target language, to ensure that your staff or trainees receive the same, high-quality training as first-language trainees.
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Do you have any questions?
We are always here to help
Technology
Interpreting equipment can be provided through our specialist partners for face-to-face meetings, such as interpreting booths and the more cost-effective mobile interpreting (tour guide) systems. For remote services, we use the most up-to-date technology available to the language industry.
- HD cameras
- High-quality audio equipment.
- Ultra-fast fibre broadband
- For remote meetings we use Zoom Pro software with the interpretation feature.
Consistency in your translations is guaranteed through our Trados and Memsource translation software, which save every sentence translated. We also create sector-specific and client-specific term bases, and can import your glossaries into our systems to ensure that your preferred terminology is used.
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My Services
Translation & Localisation
- Certified translation of French documents
- Employment contracts
- Annual reports
- Legal advice
- Wage agreements
- Recruitment websites
- Employee intranet portals
Interpreting and Multilingual Zoom Meetings
- Multilingual Zoom meeting setup and hosting
- Face-to-face and remote interpreting
- European works councils
- HR meetings
- Employee appeals / appraisals / interviews / tribunals
For meetings of one hour or more we would recommend using two interpreters in each language combination (e.g. French and English), to ensure a high-quality output.
Proofreading & Editing
- Editing of non-native English text into fluent English
- Editing of an existing translation (French to English or English to French)
- Final proofreading of your website or article before publication
Modes of interpreting
Interpreters can work in simultaneous or consecutive mode, or a combination of the two. It is worth considering which mode of interpreting you require well in advance of your meeting, and how many interpreters you will need.
Simultaneous
Interpreters in simultaneous mode speak at the same time as the speaker, often a few seconds behind. Simultaneous mode is primarily used in both face-to-face and online conferences. It may also be used in other situations such as court hearings, where the interpreter would usually sit next to the client and provide “whispered” simultaneous interpreting. For quality purposes, there are usually two interpreters for each language combination, so that they can take turns.
Consecutive
Consecutive interpreting is where the interpreter speaks after the speaker, and will often take notes. It tends to work best for short segments of 30 seconds or less.
In both interpreting modes, interpreters will require breaks at least once an hour.
Testimonials
What my clients say
Our translation agency has worked with Rosalind – as a freelance translator, French into English – for ten years.
She is a consummate linguist with a very strong work ethic, probably one of the very finest translators I had the chance to work with in my 25-year career in the industry.
Rosalind has never let us down: high-quality output and respect for deadlines are a given.
But it goes further. She is also able to detect hard to pick inconsistencies in the source text and she will point them out. She thoroughly researches her terminology and, thanks to her in-depth knowledge of French, she also manages to navigate source texts that require an ability to "read between the lines". This goes well beyond "translating the words".
Top quality, reliability, quick and friendly comms. Rosalind is therefore one of the few linguists we are happy to recommend unreservedly.
Babel On-Line
Rosalind is a true professional. I have worked with her on several occasions during both face-to-face and virtual meetings of European Works Councils. She competently interprets between English and French, is punctual and hard-working. She takes preparation seriously and is committed to delivering an excellent job. Rosalind is a joy to work with, and she would be an asset to have as interpreter for any event.
Works council interpreting colleague
If you have translation needs then look no further! One of the most professional people I have ever worked with; highly recommended. You can depend on RISE for accuracy and confidentiality; a wonderful company to work with.
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