Translation permeates almost every facet of human activity. While literary translation is by far the most widely known, many other fields require specific expertise and knowledge. Technical translation is just one example. Here demands and stakes can be dizzyingly high, especially in a field like aerospace. As the world counts down to the next Vega launch, we take a look back at the longstanding partnership between Arianespace and CG Traduction & Interprétation.
When it comes to the exceedingly specialised world of aerospace – a high-stakes, high-investment industry – there is no room for mistakes. Everyone involved, regardless of their nationality, has to be able to communicate seamlessly.
That is why Arianespace calls on CG Traduction & Interprétation, its trusted translation agency since 1991, for all its technical interpreting needs. CG’s consistently flawless service has proven it has what it takes. CG uses only the most reliable interpreters from the best interpreting schools, who have the experience and sangfroid needed to carry out such delicate assignments.
Technical translation: fundamentals, demands, challenges
Like with literary translation, only professional translators with a perfect mastery of both the source and target languages should attempt technical translation. Technical translation, however, has the added caveat of requiring extensive knowledge of the field’s terminology and a finely tuned understanding of the nuances and equivalents between technical terms. Most importantly, technical translators need to understand what they are translating.
And although it might not be catastrophic if, in a toaster manual, no distinction is made between ‘button’, ‘key’ or ‘switch’, the stakes are much higher when it comes to a launch readiness review in a meeting with an Arianespace client!
Arianespace and CG Traduction & Interprétation, over twenty years together and still going strong
Arianespace, with its three launchers and an average of one launch per month for its international client base, needs committed interpreters on hand.
Arianespace has remained faithful to CG Traduction & Interprétation for over twenty years precisely because we have always been able to meet even the most stringent requirements in an environment where there can be no shades of grey.
If you too are looking for a professional translation company with expertise in even the most advanced technology, contact us at CG Traduction & Interprétation for a free quote in Translation, Interpreting or Transcription services.