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French document translation

Certified French Translation Services

French to English and English to French translation for personal, legal, academic, immigration and business documents.

Both translation directions

French to English and English to French.

Use French to English translation when a French-language document needs to be understood by a UK organisation or English-speaking recipient.

Use English to French translation when an English-language document is being prepared for a French-speaking recipient. Tell us the country and intended use where regional terminology matters. For a document-specific example with current search visibility, see our French marriage certificate translation guide.

Common document groups

French translation across the documents people actually submit.

Civil & identity documents

Birth, marriage, divorce, death, passport and identity records.

Academic & employment records

Diplomas, transcripts, references, contracts and qualification documents.

Legal & business documents

Contracts, company records, court papers, financial records and formal correspondence.

How it works

From source document to finished translation.

01

Upload

Send every relevant page of the source document.

02

Context

Tell us the translation direction and intended recipient.

03

Translate

Names, dates and terminology are handled consistently.

04

Complete

The final translation is prepared for the selected certification and delivery option.

Language details

French wording can vary by document type and jurisdiction.

  • Country contextTell us whether the source is from France, Canada or another French-speaking jurisdiction when relevant.
  • Names and accentsProvide established English spellings or official name forms where they already exist.
  • Official terminologyAdministrative and legal terms should be translated in the context of the document.
  • Recipient requirementsShare any translation instructions provided by the receiving organisation.
FAQs

French translation questions

Do you translate both French to English and English to French?

Yes. This page covers both directions.

Does Canadian French need different context?

It can. Tell us the country of issue so administrative and legal terminology can be handled appropriately.

Can several French documents be translated together?

Yes. Related documents can be handled as a set for consistent names and terminology.

Can I send scans or photographs?

Yes, provided the full document is clear and readable.

Start your order

Upload your French or English document.

Tell us the translation direction, document type and where the finished translation will be used.