Gary L.
Professional Translator & Proofreader - English - French
Native French Translator | English ↔ French | Translation, Editing & Localization Since 2017, I’ve been helping companies, agencies, and independent creators produce clear, accurate, and natural content in both French and English. I specialize in translation, proofreading, editing, and localization, with a strong focus on tone, clarity, and cultural relevance. With a background in International Trade and Management, I bring solid analytical skills and a strong understanding of business terminology. This allows me to deliver consistent, context-aware, and audience-focused translations across diverse industries. I work efficiently with various formats and tools (Word, Excel, JSON, InDesign, CMS platforms, CAT tools...) and can integrate SEO best practices when needed. Reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to communicate with, I deliver on time and adapt smoothly to both short and long-term collaborations. ________________________________________ What I Offer ✓ Accurate and culturally relevant English ↔ French translations ✓ Proofreading and editing for clarity, consistency, and tone ✓ Localization tailored to target audiences and platforms ✓ SEO-optimized content when required ✓ Fast turnaround times and reliable communication ________________________________________ Areas of Expertise • Business & Corporate (Management, Finance, Economics...) • Marketing & E-commerce (Branding, Product Content...) • IT & Technology (Web, Software, Digital Platforms...) • Medical & Health Content (Incl. Fitness, Wellness, Nutrition...) • Legal & Administrative Content • Literary Translation (General Knowledge, Youth, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Biographies...)
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.3k
Billed in all: $67,685$68k
$1k in the last 6 months
Across 9 contracts
Across 32 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 5% in Academic Translation
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #24Technical Manual223 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #1Top 11%🇫🇷#1 of 8
- #27Editorial Translation381 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #2Top 7%🇫🇷#2 of 11
- #28User Manual286 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #1Top 10%🇫🇷#1 of 4
- #33Financial Translation263 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #1Top 13%🇫🇷#1 of 3
- #34Academic Translation720 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #2Top 5%🇫🇷#2 of 25
- #39Contract Translation486 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #2Top 8%🇫🇷#2 of 14
- #62French to English Translation986 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #13Top 6%🇫🇷#13 of 210
- #67Document Translation854 freelancers · 🇫🇷 #2Top 8%🇫🇷#2 of 31