MÉLINE BERNARD, English > French and Spanish > French Translator specializing in International Relations – TRANSLATION, EDITING, PROOFREADING, GHOSTWRITING

Translation

Editing

Proofreading

Ghostwriting

Translation

I translate English and Spanish documents into French

Editing

I edit, polish and optimize your French translation based on your original English or Spanish draft

Proofreading

I proofread and correct your documents written in French (grammar, spelling, punctuation and style)

Ghostwriting

I can work with you to write texts, reports and articles in French, while respecting your criteria

Diplomacy

Conflict Mediation
Peacebuilding
Transitional Justice

Institutions

Post-Conflict Aid
Human Rights
Democratic Transition

Governance

Gender & Inclusion
Sustainable Development
Human Security

Development

Food Security
Water & Sanitation
Community Health

Humanitarian Aid

Humanitarian Assistance
Emergency Aid
Disaster Management

Philanthropy

International Aid
Social Innovation
Sponsorship

I translate into French – my mother tongue – to respect the work ethic prescribed by the professional translators affiliated to the Société française des traducteurs (SFT)

I have a Master’s in International Relations and mostly dedicate myself to this field of expertise to ensure high-quality services relying upon proven experience

Your time constraints are my priority: We discuss and agree on a delivery date and a collaborative work approach to ensure the best results for you

Should you need a quote, please send me an email

I take various criteria into account to provide you with a tailor-made quote:

Total number of words to translate/edit/proofread/write
Technicality of the source documents
Necessary background research
Urgency of the assignment
Requested work hours (day, evening, weekend)

Each quote is adapted to your specific needs

Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution

Institut Français des Relations Internationales

I write this recommendation for Méline with great enthusiasm for the exceptional quality of her work as a translator of English outputs into French. Méline has translated number of reports for Conciliation Resources and she has always proved to be professional, prompt and delivering her work on time. She is very thorough and pays attention to details which makes her translations of an exceptional quality. I directly liaised with her and she always communicated clearly and in a timely manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend Méline to anyone who is looking for a high-standard translation (not only) in the NGO (non-profit) sector.

Veronika Tesarova

Programme Officer at Conciliation Resources

We contracted Méline Bernard to translate documents from English into French such as the 2015/2016 Annual reports, board minutes, legal documents, etc. Méline is an extremely efficient and reliable translator, always sticking to deadlines and her work is impeccable. I can highly recommend Méline's translation services.

Sabine Granger

Administrator at PeaceNexus Foundation

Méline has supported our work with excellent translations of several documents. She is highly professional, committed to reliable and timely delivery of work, even given rather tight deadlines. I gladly recommend her for any assignment matching her varied expertise. It was a pleasure to work with her.

Christoph Pannhausen

Team Leader at AFC Agriculture & Finance Consultants

Alternatives Humanitaires est une revue internationale de débat bilingue (français/anglais) dédiée à l'action humanitaire. Depuis 2017 nous confions la traduction d'articles en anglais vers le français à Méline et sommes satisfaits de notre collaboration. Méline fait preuve de professionnalisme et de rigueur, elle est sensible aux thématiques que nous publions et s'adapte facilement au lexique parfois technique de nos articles. Nous la recommandons chaleureusement. Nous nous tenons à votre disposition pour vous donner plus de renseignements si nécessaire (contact@alternatives-humanitaires.org).

Audrey Sala

Chargée de la coordination et de la communication chez Alternatives Humanitaires

Dans ses traductions de l’anglais vers le français, dans le domaine de la coopération au développement, pour des documents techniques, Méline Bernard fait preuve d’une grande rigueur. Les formulations sont non seulement exactes, mais les tournures de phrase évitent lourdeurs et répétitions.

Fabrice Boulé

Chargé de la communication chez Caritas Suisse

Méline travaille de manière très professionnelle et consciencieuse. Elle délivre dans les temps impartis et avec une belle qualité de travail. C’est une traductrice qui communique très bien avec ses clients. Méline répond très vite aux demandes, les anticipe même parfois, et sait s’adapter aux besoins exprimés. Des qualités essentielles, surtout quand on est dans l’urgence ! Je ferai bien sûr appel à Méline pour de futures traductions.

Océane Laurent

Chargée des ressources humaines chez DNDi

Professional translator – qualified & certified
Holder of a Master’s (MSc) in International Relations
Member of the Société française des traducteurs

I am an experienced translator, editor, proofreader and ghostwriter, with specific expertise in international relations. I provide language services for public and private actors working in the humanitarian and development sectors, as well as in the research, media and publishing industry.

For more information, check my LinkedIn profile!

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Translation

Editing

Proofreading

Ghostwriting

English French

Spanish French

Specializing in International Relations Diplomacy | Institutions | Development Projects | Humanitarian Aid | Philanthropy

Services

Translation

I translate English and Spanish documents into French

Editing

I edit, polish and optimize your French translation based on your original English or Spanish draft

Proofreading

I proofread and correct your documents written in French (grammar, spelling, punctuation and style)

Ghostwriting

I can work with you to write texts, reports and articles in French, while respecting your criteria

Glossaries

I create bilingual and/or trilingual FR-EN-SP glossaries according to your needs

Style Guides

I can work with you to develop a style guide to harmonize your French editorial practice

Reference Lists

I adapt your reference lists to match the style requested for your French translation

Pre-Editing

I adapt your French source documents before you apply machine translation

Post-Editing

I amend machine-generated translation to provide an acceptable French output

Quotes

I adapt respondents’ quotes to match the style requested for your French translation

Gender Neutrality

I can help you integrate gender-inclusive language into your French editorial practice

Typography

I can double check your French documents and reports for typography consistency

Reporting

I offer French writing services, including minutes, reports and executive summaries

Training

I offer tailor-made French language and academic/professional writing classes and workshops

Expertise

in International Relations

Diplomacy

Institutions

Governance

Development

Humanitarian Aid

Philanthropy

Research Outputs | Corporate Communication | Web & Print Media

Work Ethic

Pricing

Should you need a quote, please send me an email

References

Translation and proofreading of annual reports, research reports, thematic publications, press releases, PowerPoint presentations, Web contents, HR documents.

Translation of HR guidelines for French-speaking staff.

Translation of training materials and monitoring tools, ghostwriting of reports.

Translation of thematic articles about humanitarian and development issues.

Translation and proofreading of thematic publications, fundraising documents, project proposals, conference agendas.

Translation and proofreading of annual reports, calls for proposals, minutes.

Translation of thematic publications and evaluation reports.

Translation, proofreading and editing of a manual on mass atrocity prevention.

Taking conference minutes, writing of an official report and a final note to the Norwegian MFA.

Translation of a book chapter about the crisis in Lebanon.

Translation of a research report on women, peace and security.

Translation of an op-ed article for IFRI’s journal, Politique étrangère.

Veronika Tesarova

Programme Officer at Conciliation Resources

Sabine Granger

Administrator at PeaceNexus Foundation

Christoph Pannhausen

Team Leader at AFC Agriculture & Finance Consultants

Audrey Sala

Chargée de la coordination et de la communication chez Alternatives Humanitaires

Fabrice Boulé

Chargé de la communication chez Caritas Suisse

Océane Laurent

Chargée des ressources humaines chez DNDi

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Specializing in International Relations
Diplomacy | Institutions | Development Projects | Humanitarian Aid | Philanthropy