Services
Hexagone Language Solutions has been providing French/English language services for over 20 years.
Services include:
. Quality control: corrections and improvements (accuracy, readability) of AI translations & documents.
. Assistance: help when you aren’t sure what to say, how to say it, or need a second opinion.
. Marketing: targeted product promotion language.
· Language consulting: culturally sensitive language for your target markets.
· Document review: for language accuracy, clarity and effectiveness.
· Translation: clear, accurate and fluent translations.
Hexagone Language Solutions
Language + culture = excellence in communication.
Language alone is not enough to guarantee that your message will get across as you intended. Another ingredient is required: in-depth knowledge in the target languages and cultures. Expertise makes all the difference in the quality of services provided.
Language is the gateway to communication.
You’ll be in direct contact with the language consultant. Direct communication is essential: you know your product, intent and message best. Avoid the multiple layers of big companies and get the help you need.
Communication is the gateway to creativity.
Unfortunately, even the most “intelligent” machines don’t understand the cultural nuances and linguistic subtleties that make for the best writing and translations. Machines are consolidators and replicators, not creative thinkers. They are excellent support tools, but they inhabit a world of mimicry, not a creative one. You can’t rely on a machine to produce creative and innovative language. Software has no sense of humor, can’t grasp the subtleties of language and doesn’t understand cultural differences! Over time, everything begins to sound the same. This is true of music, movies and marketing. And, that’s fine, if you don’t want to stand out from the crowd…But, eventually, people will tire of a world of uninspired remakes and sequels.
A few examples.
Often, non-native speakers and automatic translators fail to see the mistakes they’re making. Here are a few real-world published examples:
“Born in 1889 in Broth, Belgium.” “Bouillon” is “broth” in English; however, the name of the Belgian town is Bouillon. Proper names shouldn’t be translated.
“Séculaire”: translated as “secular”. Should be: “centuries old”, from the Latin for “generation”.
A French movie: “Balle Perdue” translated as “Lost Bullet”. Should be “Stray Bullet”.
“Coffee grown by small farmers”. Should be “on small farms”.
From a chocolate manufacturer: “Come and experience the odors!”. That should be “aroma”. “Odors” has a negative connotation for food.
From US Open 2023 coverage: “Laslo Djere reveals mistake he did after going up by two units towards Novak Djokovic”.
Sometimes it’s not quite right. Sometimes, it’s very wrong! Sometimes a single word can make all the difference.
Background
Language is the bridge between people.
Native French and English language skills.
Extensive knowledge of North American and Francophone cultures:
20 years in international technology business development, marketing and sales (Europe/US)
20+ years in the language services industry:
Translation services (business, contracts, insurance, marketing, finance, government policy)
Marketing (brochures, presentations, newsletters, press releases)
Corporate business development/sales/marketing experience
Work experience in Canada, the United States, France, Belgium and Switzerland
Educated in Belgium, Canada and the United States (Bachelors/Masters)
Certifications:
American Translators Association (ATA)
Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec (Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration)
Technical writing
Projects completed for:
Bank/Finance: Amundi, BNP Paribas, Dexia, ING, La Banque Postale, Rothschild
Economic Development: Belgian Development Cooperation, Coleacp, Hub Brussels, Helen Keller, UNDP
Energy: CREG, Engie, European Energy Forum, Shell, Total
General: Alten, Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Delcampe, D’Ieteren, Forrest Group, Pneu Vanhamme, Sodexo
Industry: Bolloré, Figeac Aéro, Latécoère, Peugeot, Renault, Solvay, Saint-Gobain, Tissot
Insurance: Alliance, Aviva, Generali, Groupama, Lloyd’s
Legal: Davis Polk, Herbert Smith, Latham & Watkins, Miller Thomson, Orrick, White & Case
Marketing: AstonWood, Euro Space Center, JC Decaux, Publicis, Shan
Real Estate: Covivio, Immobel, Klepierre, Knight Frank, SCC Vendome, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Tech: Altran (Capgemini), Eurosmart, Nexans, Orange, Selligent, Sopra Steria
Transport: Aéroports de Paris, Aéroport de Lyon, Aéroport de Toulouse, STIB, Thalys/THI Factory
