French translation agency

The Urgent Vertalen French translation provides high-quality, error-free French translations of your documents. Every year we translate many documents into and from French for various companies and organisations.

Officially recognised translations, guaranteed
Sworn translations and full legalisation service
Often ready within 24 hours, no 'rush fee'
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The indispensable role of a professional French translation agency

Given France’s major role within Europe and on the global stage, a professional French translation agency is indispensable in today’s society. Not only does a French translation agency have the knowledge of the many nuances of the French language, but the translators are able to incorporate that information to convey a message correctly and understandably to the target audience.

This obviously takes into account both linguistic and cultural differences, which is very important in areas such as marketing and legal correspondence. A professional French translation agency ensures that every translation project is carried out with precision and attention to detail, whether translating a website, a business contract, or the translation of literary works.

The guarantees of our translation agency

Highly competitive pricing
Recent market surveys show that the rates of our translation agency are 36.8% more affordable on average, compared to most of our peers.
ISO 9001, ISO 17100 & ISO 27001
Highest quality, fixed low price
Highest quality guarantee
Your text or document - sworn or non-sworn - translated at the most competitive rate and with the highest quality. We commit to a 100% satisfaction rate towards our clients.
ISO 9001, ISO 17100 & ISO 27001
Native speaker translators
90% sworn translations
Lightning-speed service
Say goodbye to time lost sending mail and collecting documents. We know The Hague like the back of our hand and are happy to help.
Express translations without a 'rush fee'
Often ready within 24 hours
Certified translation agency with quality guarantee
Urgent Vertalen is one of the few translation agencies that, in addition to the quality management standard (ISO 9001) and the translation services standard (ISO 17100), is also certified to the data security standard (ISO 27001).
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The experienced translators of a French translation agency French

A French translation agency that has the appropriate certifications is distinguished by their team of experienced translators who are fluent not only in their native language, but also in the target language. These translators are often experts in specific industries, such as law, medicine, or technology, so they have no problem translating specialised terminology and jargon correctly. Certifications like the ISO 17001 provide extra confidence and quality assurance, which is crucial when you are looking for accurate, correct translations that read well.

Sworn translations from and into French

Sworn translations are a specialty within the translation profession. These translations are legally recognised and are often required by government agencies, courts, and in legal proceedings. Sworn translators have official status, meaning that their translations are considered legally valid and reliable. For documents such as marriage certificates, wills, or business licenses, a sworn translation is not only an administrative necessity, but also guarantees extra legal protection.

Because sworn translations are bound by strict standards of accuracy and confidentiality, a professional French translation agency will always employ sworn translators. These translators are not only proficient in the French language, but also have a deep understanding of legal terminology and procedures within various jurisdictions. Moreover, they meet all legal requirements to provide sworn French translationsand are sworn in by the courts.

Your translation in three simple steps

You send us a scan of your documents by e-mail.
We arrange the translation as soon as possible.
Lightning-speed dispatch by the courier.
Translation agency Urgent Vertalen provides express translations on a daily basis. *We can often provide a (sworn) translation within 24 hours, without charging a so-called 'rush fee'.
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Satisfied clients rate us a 9.7 based on 3000+ reviews

The French language in a nutshell

French is an official language in 29 countries and has different dialects and influences. This means that the French language is spoken by 285 million people worldwide, including in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. The fact that the language has been able to spread so widely is partly due to French colonisation. Originally, French is a Romance language, a descendant of Latin, as are Spanish, Italian and Romanian, among others.

The first known text in Old French dates to the ninth century. What many people may not know is that the French language greatly influenced English due to French rule and the use of French by the nobility. Furthermore, along with English and German, French is one of the three working languages of the European Union.

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France
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Spain
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China
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Germany
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The benefits of working with a certified French translation agency

Engaging a professional French translation agency is of great value. Consider, for example, companies looking to expand into the French-speaking market or institutions working with French-speaking communities. When you work with a French translation agency, you are not only assured of translations that are linguistically correct, but also tailored to your target audience by way of localisation. This is what it takes to successfully convey your message and build trust with your French-speaking partners and customers.

The strength of French native speaker translators

Using native speaker translators for translations into and from French ensures authentic and natural flowing texts. These translators understand subtle meanings and nuances, and are familiar with the cultural context essential for conveying your message correctly.

Moreover, these translators are aware of the latest changes and trends in the French language, which in turn translates into current and relevant translations. Whether it concerns literary works, legal documentationor a technical manual, a native speaker translator knows how to preserve the essence of a message even after it has been converted into the target language.

French translation agency. How much is it?

We calculare the rates for a regular (non-sworn) translation based on your language combination and the number of words in your documents. This means we can provide translations from €0.10 per word, exclusive of VAT. Our rates for sworn translations start at €0.16 per word, exclusive of VAT. We calculate our rates based on the time the translator needs to translate your documents. Transparent and fair. View our rates.
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Satisfied customers: 9.6 based on over 3000+ reviews

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03/06/2025 Thomas, Amsterdam

“Heel blij met de service, klantgericht, efficient en snel.”

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02/06/2025 Vova, S

“The team is very friendly and my translation was done and dispatched within 2 days.”

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30/05/2025 Hans, Bruinsma

“Goede communicatie en snelle afhandeling”

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27/05/2025 sadik usluer, vlaardingen

“ik heb meerdere keren documenten laten vertalen en ben zeer tevreden hoe het ze mij hebben geholpen,”

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