Translation from Swedish into French by qualified professional translators
Did you know that…
The croissant is a famous French pastry, but its origin is actually not French. There is a similar crescent-shaped variety of pastry, the kipferl, which originally comes from Austria. The stories about the famous pastry's (the croissant's) journey to becoming a French pastry are many. One story is about Marie Antoinette, where she brought the kipferl to France when she entered into marriage with Louis XVI. Another theory about the croissant is that the Austrian officer August Zang, in 1838 or 1839, founded a bakery in Paris which, among other things, had the kipferl in its assortment. And from there the croissant developed. Regardless of origin, one can state that the original of the crescent-shaped puff pastry is not French.*
For many years, France has been the world's leading tourist destination in terms of foreign visitors; the country is visited annually by approximately 80 million foreign visitors.
There is a great deal of respect and love for the French language, which is perceived by many as elegant and sophisticated. The French themselves view it almost as an art form, and thanks to the fact that so many countries in La Francophonie are located outside Europe, there is a certain tolerance for different pronunciations and dialects. If you feel unsure of your language skills in a business conversation with a Frenchman – apologise for it in French, and respectfully ask if you can switch to English.
We have a large network of professional translators who carry out high-quality translations from Swedish into French. To know which language variant is most suitable for your translation, it is helpful if we can be informed of the market where you intend to use the translation. Most people who request a French translation from us are interested in French for France, but if you are unsure which variant is most relevant to you, please feel free to contact us.
Our translators have various areas of expertise, and before each translation, we carefully review the source material and then consult a suitable native-speaking translator who also assesses the material before we finally provide you with a quote.
Of course we also have other language combinations than just Swedish to French. Please feel free to contact us for more information, the easiest way to get in touch with us is through our form.
Our business areas
We operate within several different business areas such as medicine, technology, IT, law, economics, and marketing. Below, we explain what is generally good to consider when translating from Swedish into French, and more specifically within each industry sector.
General tips for each business area when translating into French
A good source text is the alpha and omega for the best possible translation. Make sure the manuscript text is clear to get as good a translation as possible. Who is the target audience for the text and what is the message? Please send this information along with the translator so that they can more easily understand and adapt your text.
A well-crafted text takes time to produce. It is often said that the preparatory work is the most time-consuming part, but it is also extremely important for a good final result. Therefore, make sure to clearly convey the purpose of the material; what you want to achieve with the text and how the material is to be used. If there is a specific deadline for the assignment, do not forget to let us know.
If you are clear about your content from the outset, this will also be reflected in the translation as the translator will have a better foundation to work from. When translating into French, it is a good idea to provide as much information as possible in addition to the script. For example, the desired tone and level of style. Is there any glossary or other business-specific information that you think might be relevant for our translation?
With us, we create translations according to your wishes and review tone and style with you before translation begins. We also ensure that the text is adapted to your specific industry terms. This is so that we can best help you with the high-quality translation you are striving for. Translating from Swedish to French should be a quick, efficient and hassle-free process. Therefore, we always make sure to deliver the translation in the same file format as we received the material, which saves both time and work for our clients.
Translation from Swedish to French in medicine, healthcare and social care – essential tips
A correct Swedish to French translation within healthcare is crucial to avoid serious mistakes. To ensure a high-quality translation into French, it is important to provide as much relevant information as possible when ordering. For example, who is the target audience? Is the text intended for patients and their families or for healthcare professionals? Does the translation need to be adapted to different contexts? The more details we receive upon ordering, the better and more accurate the translation will be.
Tips for translating from Swedish to French in technology and IT
Technical translations from Swedish to French require a high level of industry expertise from the translator within the specific field the text concerns. Both in-depth technical knowledge and precision are required in addition to language skills.
Whether you need to translate your user manuals, websites or other documentation, it is always helpful for us to know how the material is to be used. Is the material for internal use or is it aimed at consumers, retailers or subcontractors? If the translation material contains specific information that does not work in every country, it is especially important that this is adapted in the translation to suit the target audience and/or the market where the translation is to be used.
If there is any reference material that could be relevant to our translators, or specific industry terminology that should be included when translating from Swedish into French, please let us know when ordering the translation.
Professional translation from Swedish into French of legal and financial documents
Regardless of industry, businesses need to manage a wealth of legal and financial documents. These often contain complex terms, legal texts and industry-specific standards, making them challenging both to understand and to translate. For an accurate and legally secure translation from Swedish to French, it is therefore essential to hire a translation agency with specialised translators in the field.
In the text below you will find a few points that can be useful to keep in mind prior to translating from Swedish into French when it comes to legal and/or financial documents.
- Who is the intended recipient of the translation?
We are asking this question to easily be able to guide you regarding the type of translation needed. For example, do you need a certified translation or a standard specialised translation? Your specific need depends entirely on how the material is to be used.
If the translation is for an authority or bank, they often require a certified translation, but if the material is to be used in other contexts, a standard translation carried out by a native-speaking translator specialising in the relevant field is (usually) sufficient.
If your document requires a certified translation with a stamp, Språkbolaget can help with the translation. We assist with certified translations from Swedish to French and from French to Swedish. - Is there a timeframe by which the translation needs to be finished?
From a security perspective, we would also like to advise you to send your translation material securely. Legal and/or financial documents often contain sensitive information. Therefore, please ensure that you package your material securely by password-protecting it and sending it via secure platforms that you trust.
At our company, your safety is important to us. Therefore, everyone works under confidentiality so that you can feel secure about what you entrust to us during the translation. We can also draw up separate non-disclosure agreements for assignments that require it. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Tips for translating from Swedish to French for communication agencies, advertising agencies, or internal marketing departments
It is common for companies to hire external agencies to manage their communication and marketing. We at Språkbolaget are often commissioned to translate everything from websites and social media posts to marketing copy.
However, we rarely receive information about the end customer and their specific needs – unless it is clearly stated in the translation material. What register and tone of voice should the translation have to best reflect the brand's identity and reach the right target audience? This is a crucial question to know for the final result.
Therefore, when translating from Swedish to French, it is important that you let us get to know your end client through a brief presentation. This can range from preferences regarding tone and style, to specific words that should be included in the translation for better search engine optimization. Other details that are good for us to know are: who is the target audience for the text to be translated into French? It is better to provide us with too much information than too little, and all information helps us to deliver a high-quality translation into French for you and the end client.
Copy translations from Swedish to French – tailored for your target audience
Our experienced translators offer transcreation services from Swedish into French, where we not only translate but also adapt the content for the new market. This means the translation is adjusted based on cultural differences to ensure relevance and impact. Furthermore, we can tailor the tone of the text to your preferences – regardless of whether you want a more creative, positive or formal approach.
We regularly translate this type of assignment and have many experienced native Swedish-to-French translators in our network. Please feel free to contact us for more information; the easiest way to get in touch with us is through our form.