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Whether you are working on an internationalisation project, setting up a business abroad, or exporting to the global market, being able to communicate without language barriers is crucial. This is why, whatever your field of activity (medical, financial, legal, industrial, marketing etc.), Optilingua will ensure that you benefit from the services of a specialist translator, who translates into their mother tongue. Our translation, interpreting and other language services are available in more than 100 languages, from the rarest to the most widely spoken languages in the world.

How do I translate a mobile application (app)?
By Frédéric Ibanez, Website Translations
Are you looking to translate a mobile app to make it accessible to multilingual users on international markets? Translating this type of digital content presents a number of very specific challenges. Discover the solutions for a reliable, high-quality mobile app translation.  Why translate a mobile app?
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Translating a book: everything you need to know
By Frédéric Ibanez, Specialized Business Translations
Do you want to translate a book in the best possible way, while preserving the tone, literary style, and emotion of the original work? So what are the steps involved in having a book translated, and what are the specific elements of such a translation? And who should you use to guarantee the quality of the translated work? Here's everything you need to know about literary translation, its challenges, and its special features. The specifics of book translation
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Why translation matters during the Olympic Games
By Frédéric Ibanez, Business News
The pressure, challenges and rewards for the translation industry are immense during the Olympic Games. This article explores why accurate and effective translations are critical for the success of this global event, and examines both the challenges and the best practices. 
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How much does a website translation cost?
By Frédéric Ibanez, Website Translations
The translation of a website is characterised by its challenges in terms of optimisation, brand image, and visibility. It can be carried out using software or by a professional translator. The cost of a website translation varies according to the translation method you choose as well as  other factors.  Website translation: idiosyncrasies and challenges
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Which extension should you use to translate a website?
By Frédéric Ibanez, Website Translations
Translating a web page quickly and easily is essential for accessing multilingual Internet content. Downloading an extension can be particularly useful for this purpose. These plug-ins generate automatic and instantaneous translations of digital content. In this article, Optilingua gives you an overview of the different extensions you can use to translate a page in your browser. What is an extension?
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How do you translate a PDF file?
By Frédéric Ibanez, Expert Technical Translations
Whether it's a technical, financial, literary, or administrative document, translating a PDF file is a complex process with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to respecting the page layout. However, there are effective solutions to achieve optimum results. From online machine translation software to professional translation services, discover the different options available to translate your PDF files efficiently.  
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Importing from China: 6 tips for success
By Frédéric Ibanez, Business News
Thanks to its highly competitive production prices, China, the world's leading exporter, offers lucrative opportunities to traders from all over the world. Importing products from China is not without its challenges, however. Read our advice below on choosing your suppliers, completing customs formalities, finding the right mode of transport, and importing products from China with ease.  
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Translation of texts from images: How does it work?
By Frédéric Ibanez, Specialized Business Translations
Intelligent translation – translating text from photos – is a rapidly developing technology. Software and applications for translating text from images allow users to obtain near-instantaneous automatic translation from all types of visual material. Here's a closer look at how this type of translation works; its advantages and limitations compared with human translation. 
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How can you translate an Excel document effectively?
By Frédéric Ibanez, Translation of Economic and Financial Documents
Translating Excel files often involves translating technical terminology specific to the sector concerned, as well as data of various kinds (figures, statistics, graphs, etc.). To translate these documents effectively, you need to follow a few best practices and use appropriate translation methods. Below, Alphatrad takes a look at the different methods of translating Excel documents, their advantages and disadvantages, and the specific issues involved in this type of translation. 
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A guide to languages spoken in Switzerland
By Frédéric Ibanez, Business News
Switzerland is a country of great linguistic and cultural diversity. With its 4 national languages and numerous regional dialects, it is home to a highly diverse pool of speakers. Optilingua guides you through the languages spoken in Switzerland, which make up the uniqueness and charm of the Swiss Confederation.  
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