Your words are in good hands
Translation, revision, copywriting, adaption, transcreation, layout: every single word is handled with care, all under the same roof.
Translation
Expert language professionals, including OTTIAQ members, for fully human translation in your field.
Fully human translation
Our gold standard. One translator specializing in your field, one independent reviser and a final validation. Three pairs of eyes on every mandate.
Analysis & coordination
Mandate reviewed, needs analyzed, bitexts and terminological resources prepared. Targeted questions to the client as needed.
Language expert selection
Translator chosen based on field expertise. For complex mandates, a project manager is designated from the start.
Specialized translation
Idiomatic text, terminology documented with sources, respect for style and client preferences. Extensive translation memories.
Independent revision
A separate reviser compares the source text with the translation, and then corrects, improves and harmonizes it. Tracked changes make revisions transparent and traceable.
Validation & delivery
Final version with verified formatting, spelling and grammar check. Delivery in the agreed format.
When to use human translation
- Potential risk: legal, financial, health, regulatory, reputational, confidentiality or relational
- High public visibility
- Organizational liability
- Tone, style and nuance are decisive
Revision
A single reviser per project, ensuring overall consistency. In-depth review of meaning, language, style and client preferences.
Unilingual revision
We go over your text with a fine-tooth comb, so it looks flawless and natural.
- ›Spelling, grammar, punctuation and typography
- ›Clarity, flow and stylistic consistency
- ›Terminological harmonization across the document
- ›Adherence to your style guide and preferences
Comparative revision
Your translation is checked against the original, sentence by sentence, to guarantee full fidelity of meaning.
- ›Rigorous source ↔ translation comparison
- ›Detection of mistranslations, omissions and additions
- ›Verification of terminological accuracy
- ›Faithful to the meaning, without sacrificing fluency
Feedback & continuous improvement
We provide clear, explained corrections. Client preferences feed our terminological database and guidelines for future mandates. We act as a true external language team.
Copywriting
Our writers bring your ideas to life, from first draft to ready-to-publish.
Professional copywriting
Your ideas take shape in the hands of our experts, who adapt tone and style to your brand and your audience.
- ›Annual reports, institutional documents and briefs
- ›Communications, newsletters and digital content
- ›Web adaptation and SEO optimization
- ›A consistent voice, true to your identity
Inclusive writing
Writing that speaks to everyone, without weighing down the text or distorting its meaning. Expertise mastered by several of our members.
- ›Gender-neutral French language, collective nouns and inclusive phrasing
- ›Compliant with BDL guidelines
- ›Training for your teams (marketing, HR, etc.)
- ›Clear, smooth and respectful language
Adaptation & transcreation
Beyond translation: we adapt and recreate your content so it can resonates with any audience.
Adaptation
Your message tuned to your target audience, beyond just the words: references, tone, format and cultural codes adapted to the target market.
- ›Adaptation to the target market and culture
- ›Adjustment of references, units and formats
- ›Localization of web and digital content
- ›Respect for local codes and sensitivities
Transcreation
When meaning is not enough: we recreate your message so it carries the same emotion and impact in another language.
- ›Slogans, campaigns and brand content
- ›Recreation of intent and emotion
- ›Wordplay and punchy phrasing
- ›Close collaboration with your marketing teams
Layout & desktop publishing
Form in service of substance: a polished presentation and a usable structure.
Professional layout
Impeccable content deserves a presentation to match. We dress up your documents so they are ready to share, publish or print.
- ›Layout of reports, brochures and official documents
- ›Adherence to your brand guidelines
- ›Print-ready or web-ready files
- ›Visual consistency from start to finish
Bitext alignment
From one language to another, we line up your source and target texts for accurate, reusable content.
- ›Terminological consistency across projects
- ›Bitext alignment (source ↔ target)
- ›Building translation memories
- ›A solid base for your future mandates