Translate documents from English to French
The languages are already set: upload the file and click Translate.
Your file is not uploaded. Only the text goes to Google Translate.
How to use it
- Choose the file: Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, subtitles or text.
- Check that the source says English and the target French.
- Click Translate and download the document with the same formatting.
How it works
Used for job applications, cover letters, product documentation and customer messages for French-speaking markets.
Formal French letters close with long courtesy formulas that machine translation often shortens. Choose between tu and vous for the whole document and check it stays consistent.
French takes more room than English and puts a space before ; : ! ?. Check long headings and narrow cells.
Technical English translates with very good accuracy. Check acronyms and product or job titles, which are sometimes better left as they are.
FAQ
Is it good for a cover letter in French?
As a draft, yes. Review the greeting and the closing formula, which are more formal in French.
Which French does it use?
The French of France. Quebec may need some vocabulary changes.
Can I translate French to English?
Yes, on the French to English page, or by switching the languages here.
Does it work with a scanned English PDF?
Yes. If the PDF has no selectable text, it is recognized with OCR in your browser and then translated.