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Member since Jul '10

Working languages:
English to French
Italian to French

Marinette Somerville
Quality translations on time

London
Local time: 09:21 BST (GMT+1)

Native in: French Native in French
Willingness to Work Again info
4 Positive entries

Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
International Org/Dev/CoopPetroleum Eng/Sci
Science (general)Business/Commerce (general)
Preferred currency GBP
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 45, Questions answered: 39, Questions asked: 2
Payment method accepted Check, Wire transfer, Money order
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 6
Glossaries Marinette Somerville Oil and Gas
Translation education Graduate diploma - DipTrans IoLET
Experience Years of translation experience: 2. Registered at ProZ.com: Feb 2010. Became a member: Jul 2010.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to French (Chartered Institute of Linguists, verified)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Swordfish, Wordfast
Professional practices Marinette Somerville endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
About me
A professional, qualified translator (Dip Trans IoLET English to French), I am a degree-educated French national with an academic background in literature and language studies. I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. I have been living and working in the UK for 14 years, an experience which has given me a deep understanding of both cultures and languages. I have worked as a French tutor in major blue-chip international companies for 12 years, gaining a good knowledge of different business environments as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. I started regularly translating business and technical documents for the companies where I was a tutor (mostly at BP) and fell in love with translation. Being fluent in Italian, I translate from Italian into French as well. I am also a qualified massage therapist with a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology and health issues in general. I am proactive and dependable, and I take pride in producing high-quality translations on time.

Je suis une traductrice indépendante qualifiée (Dip Trans IoLET) et membre du Chartered Institute of Linguists. Je parle anglais et italien couramment. Le français étant ma langue maternelle, je traduis de l'anglais ou de l'italien vers le français. Après avoir obtenu une maîtrise de Lettres Classiques à Rennes II, je suis partie à Londres, où j'habite depuis maintenant 14 ans. J'ai donc une solide connaissance de la langue et de la culture anglaises. J'ai enseigné le français des affaires en entreprise pendant 12 ans, principalement à BP, mais aussi dans des banques et cabinets d'avocat. J'ai commencé à faire des traductions dans le cadre de mon travail à BP il y a plusieurs années. J'ai notamment traduit des documents comptables (les procédures comptables), techniques (rapports et présentations), HSE et administratifs. J'ai pris goût à la traduction et j'ai décidé de reprendre mes études à City University, à Londres, pour préparer l'examen de traduction du Chartered Institute of Linguists, le Dip Trans, examen que j'ai réussi en 2010. Les domaines qui m'intéressent particulièment sont l'énergie, l'industrie pétrolière, l'environnement, l'écologie, les organisations humanitaires et le développement, les sciences en général et les arts. J'aime travailler avec les langues, trouver le mot juste, faire les recherches qui me permettent de mieux connaître un sujet et sa terminologie et de produire un texte qui ne se lit pas comme une traduction, mais comme un texte original.
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Total pts earned: 45
(All PRO level)


Language (PRO)
English to French45
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering16
Other14
Science8
Law/Patents4
Medical3
Top specific fields (PRO)
Petroleum Eng/Sci12
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters8
International Org/Dev/Coop4
Cosmetics, Beauty4
Furniture / Household Appliances4
Geology4
Geography4
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Profile last updated
Apr 3



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