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Published translator for l'École des Loisirs and Harlequin editions
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English to French: The Prince's Royal Concubine General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Poetry & Literature
Source text - English Prince Cristiano Di Savaré slipped the last stud into his tuxedo shirt and straightened the points of his collar as he gazed at his reflection. The yacht rocked gently beneath his feet, but that was the only indication he was on board a ship and not a luxury hotel room. He'd flown over two thousand miles to be here tonight and, though he wasn't tired, the expression on his face was grim. So grim that lines bracketed his mouth, furrowed his forehead, and made him look older than his thirty-one years.
Translation - French Le prince Cristiano D Savaré attacha le dernier bouton de sa chemise de smoking, et ajusta son col tout en regardant son reflet dans le miroir. Sans les légers bercements du yacht, il se serait cru dans une luxueuse chambre d'hôtel. Il avait parcouru plus de trois mille kilomètres pour se trouver là. Il n'était pas fatigué, mais il avait une mine effroyable. Il n'avait que trente et un ans, mais ce soir les rides qui entouraient sa bouche et plissaient son front le faisaient paraître plus âgé.
French to English: Air France General field: Marketing Detailed field: Tourism & Travel
Source text - French Un vol vers Singapour c’est l’occasion de partir à la découverte d’un peuple empli de spiritualité. On s’émerveille devant le plus vieux temple hindou Sri Mariamman, avec ses statues de divinités multicolores. Le temple taoïste Thian Hock Keng, quant à lui représente ce savant mélange des influences chinoise et britannique. L’Eglise Saint Joseph avec son style gothique rappelle le passé portugais de Singapour. Tous les guides de voyagà Singapour recommandent d’achever cette tournée cultuelle par le fameux Temple Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya, dont le monumental Bouddha de 13 mètres se retrouve illuminé par mille ampoules.
Translation - English A flight to Singapore is an opportunity to explore a people full of spirituality. Marvel at the oldest Hindu temple Sri Mariamman, and its multicolored statues of divinities. The Taoist temple Thian Hock Keng represents the perfect blend of Chinese and British influences. Saint Joseph Church and its gothic style reminds of the Portuguese past of Singapore. All travel guides in Singapore recommend to end the cult tour by the famous Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, whose 13 meters tall (42 feet) monumental Buddha is illuminated by a thousand lights.
English to French: Lavender General field: Marketing Detailed field: Cosmetics, Beauty
Source text - English Lavender’s mythical ability to prevent balding, control mild burns and acne, as well as treat gastrointestinal disorders have little support from the scientific community. But lavender's impact on mood and cognition is garnering growing support.
In an Australian research trial testing the outcomes of lavender aromatherapy there is mounting evidence that the essential oil does have physiological effects.
To measure the effects of aromatherapy, researchers compared responses with two essential oils thought to have opposite effects on alertness: soothing lavender and invigorating rosemary.
The group subjected to lavender aromatherapy did in fact show brainwaves suggesting drowsiness, while the group subjected to rosemary experienced increased alertness.
What's more, everyone in the study reported a mood boost in response to the pleasant scents: The lavender group felt less depressed and the rosemary group had lower levels of anxiety than before aromatherapy.
But both groups were on the same side when it came to disposition: the lavender and rosemary groups reported significantly better moods than the subjects who received no stimulation.
When it comes to lavender's soothing claims, science seems to be giving the nod to aromatherapy's validity. If that doesn't make you sleep better tonight, maybe a sprig of lavender under your pillow will do the trick.
Translation - French La capacité mythique de la lavande à prévenir la calvitie, à traiter l'acné, les brûlures légères, ainsi que les troubles gastro-intestinaux est peu reconnue par la communauté scientifique. Mais les théories concernant l'impact de la lavande sur l'humeur et la cognition reçoivent un soutien croissant.
Selon des preuves de plus en plus nombreuses mises en évidence par une étude de recherche australienne portant sur les effets de l'aromathérapie de lavande, l'huile essentielle aurait bien des effets physiologiques.
Afin d’évaluer les effets de l'aromathérapie, les chercheurs ont comparé deux huiles essentielles connues pour avoir des impacts opposés sur la vigilance: la lavande apaisante et le romarin tonifiant.
Les ondes cérébrales du groupe soumis à l'aromathérapie de lavande ont en effet révélé des traces de somnolence, tandis que le groupe soumis au romarin a connu une augmentation de la vigilance.
De plus, tous les membres de l'étude ont signalé une amélioration de l'humeur en réaction aux senteurs agréables : le groupe de lavande s’est senti moins déprimé et le groupe du romarin a montré un niveau d'anxiété plus faible qu'avant l'aromathérapie.
Mais les deux groupes se sont montrés unanimes quant à l'humeur : ils ont signalé une humeur nettement améliorée par rapport aux sujets n'ayant reçu aucune stimulation.
En ce qui concerne les vertus apaisantes de la lavande, la science semble approuver les bienfaits de l'aromathérapie. Si cela ne vous aide pas à mieux dormir ce soir, peut-être qu’un brin de lavande sous votre oreiller fera l'affaire.
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Master's degree - University Paris VII
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Years of experience: 13. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2015.
Born in the lovely town of Fontainebleau, France, I have been passionate for languages and a book lover for as long as I can remember.
So it was only natural that I chose to become a literary translator!
I have an academic background in English and American Studies (Bachelor and Master 1) and in Translation (Masters at Paris VII University). I also spent a year teaching French at Agnes Scott College, Georgia, USA.
I have translated a children book "Ninth Ward" (ed. Ecole des Loisirs) and a romance book "The Prince's Royal Concubine" (ed. Harlequin) and would love to translate more literary works!
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