FRENCH TECHNICAL TRANSLATION SERVICES is a personal translation and interpreting service offered by Myriam Paish, a French freelance technical translator & interpreter for over 30 years and a founder member of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting.

Most technical subjects are covered from mechanical and electrical engineering up to the latest microchip technology. The range of assignments covered includes:

• translating technical documents such as tenders, operating and maintenance manuals, publicity brochures, drawings, letters and fax messages;
• making telephone calls to French speaking countries;
• liaison interpreting for business meetings, interpreting for training courses and manning stands at international exhibitions.

A very prompt turn-round is offered (up to 1000 words within 24 hours) and best use is made of modern technology, both for carrying out translations and for communicating them.

Current Charges

CURRICULUM VITAE

BORN in Lille, France, on 22nd June 1945

DIPLOMAS
June 1962 French Baccalauréat
June 1967 Licence ès Lettres (Anglais), mention AB
(Equivalent to an Honours language degree)
May 1986 Diploma in Translation of the Institute of Linguists
with Distinction in Part II (Electrical Engineering)

MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting

EMPLOYMENT
1969-1971 In-house translator & interpreter in GEC's Translation Department in Stafford.
1971-today Freelance technical translator & interpreter.

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE USED
Computer: Pentium 700MHz
Software: Microsoft Office 97, Trados Translation Solution, Termium

SPECIALIST FIELDS
Mechanical & electrical engineering, electronics, software localization, environment, medical equipment & patents.

RATES
Minimum charge: £30 (50 euros)
Translating into French: £85/1,000 words (130 euros)
Hourly rate: £30/hour (50 euros)
Ad hoc interpreting: £250/day (385 euros)