Our Services
Professional translation services
"Without translation we would be living in provinces bordering on silence."
Specialized translation services in most European languages​
At Elite Translations Geneva, we strive for quality, good rates, fair working conditions for our fellow colleagues and a personalised service tailored to our clients' needs.
We therefore provide translations in European languages to offer you the best possible service.
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All our work is culture-sensitive. A translation is a success when it reads as if it were originally written in that language. At Elite translations, we perform our translations from scratch. For it is not only words which will be conveyed into a different language, but also the meaning behind the words i.e., the references, tone, style, spirit, nuances, cultural differences, language uses, among others. This requires performing thorough background and terminology checks, an understanding of the intended audience, and of the message as a whole. A translation is, after all, a bridge between cultures.
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Sworn, official or certified translations
At Elite Translations we work with a team of highly qualified and experienced sworn or certified translators to provide you with translations of official documents intended for legal or administrative purposes, such as birth or marriage certificates, legal judgements, annual reports, contracts, academic certificates or declarations.
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Our sworn translators are accredited by the legal authorities in their respective countries to certifiy translations. These translations are endorsed by an official stamp or seal, the translator’s signature and a certificate of authenticity and accuracy.
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We provide official (sworn or certified) translations in the following languages:
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English, French, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese.
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(Other languages available upon request.)
Areas of specialisation
HUMAN RIGHTS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
For international organizations, NGO's, academic institutions, governmental bodies & specialized agencies.
LEGAL, CERTIFIED AND SWORN TRANSLATIONS
Official (sworn or certified) translations, contracts and agreements, court documentation, minutes, legislation, articles of association, company statutes, regulations and directives, and more.
MULTILINGUAL MARKETING
Translation of brochures, blogs, advertising media, catalogues, articles, web pages and other promotional content for successful customer engagement.
BUSINESS, BANKING & FINANCE
Agendas, presentations, corporate material, emails, reports, contracts, specialist articles, newsletters, press releases, prospectuses...
TECHNICAL & SCIENTIFIC
Quality specifications, manuals, guides & catalogs, patents, operating manuals, training materials, case studies and more.
MULTIMEDIA
Audiovisual content translation. transcription, subtitling, voice-over and dubbing in most common languages.
LITERARY
Literary translations for writers and publishers, novels, scripts, ebooks and more.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Translation of all online or print content in the health and wellbeing industry,
WEBSITES & DIGITAL CONTENT
Educational & promotional material, Ebooks, videos, presentations, blogs & social media content.
SPORTS, TOURISMÂ & TRAVEL
Guides, reviews, social media ads, flyers, articles, magazine ads, brochures, and more.
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Water & sanitation, renewable energy, forestry, green economies, SDG's, climate change, biodiversity, indigenous rights, environmental policy, scientific reports, green development, disaster reduction, waste management and more
REAL ESTATE & LUXURY
Real estate listings, lease agreements, contracts, financial, legal & administrative paperwork, hospitality, fashion, jewelry, watchmaking, perfumes, travel, beauty treatments, vehicles, etc.
Interpretation services
Professional interpretation services
On-site and remote interpretation services for your business or board meetings, large-scale conferences, lectures, presentations, online webinars & events. Offered in all its modalities: simultaneous, remote, consecutive & chuchotage (or whispering).
Simultaneous Interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation is the technique of instantly conveying an oral message from its original language into another language at the same time in which the speaker is delivering it.
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This type of interpreting usually requires interpretation equipment: a working soundproof booth containing an interpreting console with language switches, connected to the headsets and microphones. The participants also need their own receivers, headset & microphones.
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The equipment can be permanent, as in some conference facilities (United Nations, business centers or meeting rooms), or mobile. This is usually the preferred option for hotels or other venues which are not equipped with stationary installations.
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At Elite Translations, we also provide interpretation equipment adapted to your needs through our most trusted service providers.
Remote Interpreting Services
Our interpreters can also provide their services remotely. In this case, the interpreters and/or one or more of the participants are in different locations. The interpreters join the event virtually to provide their services anywhere in the world.
Consecutive Interpretation
Consecutive interpretation is preferred for court settings, bilateral meetings, welcome and official speeches & small gatherings.
In this modality, the speaker delivers a speech or says a few sentences and the interpreter takes notes & reproduces it in another language for the audience after the speaker has paused. This modality usually takes more time than simultaneous interpretation as the speaker & interpreter each take turns to speak.
Liaison, chuchotage or whispering interpretation
Finally, chuchotage or whispering interpretation is when the interpreter whispers the translation into the ear of one or two meeting participants. This is the most informal form of interpreting, typically used during visits of delegations or at small business meetings.
About our interpreters
Interpreting requires very high levels of concentration and skills, which is why interpreters usually work in teams of 2, taking half hour turns each. They thoroughly prepare their meetings beforehand (subject matter, terminology, background information, object of the meeting), to gain as much knowledge as possible on the topic with the aim of becoming an integral member of your organization or company on the day of the event.
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At Elite translations, all our interpreters are highly qualified and boast long-standing experience at the United Nations as well as other international organizations & official bodies.
Confidentiality
Interpreters, much like doctors or lawyers, are bound by a strict Code of Ethics and confidentiality rules. Thus, any information or material exchanged during the course of the event remain strictly confidential.
Sectors & Industries
We provided our services in all sector and industries, check out our non-exhaustive list here: SECTORS & INDUSTRIES
Copywriting & Transcreation
What is Copywriting?
If you want to target a specific market, a simple translation might not cut it. What you need is content that is specifically addressed to your target audience.
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Copywriters write clear, compelling text, or copy, used in marketing & promotional materials. The content is focused on selling products and/or educating and engaging users by addressing their specific occupations & interests, taking into account their cultural background and mindsets. If your marketing material isn't persuasive to your readers, it won’t achieve your aim.
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At Elite Translations, our experienced international copywriters craft your message in their native language, paying particular attention to all regional, historical, cultural, socio-economic and political sensitivities that can so easily be missed in a less bespoke service.
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Our copywriters can tailor your message to a range of media including digital and social media, printed media, as well as marketing and advertising material of all kinds, including:
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Websites
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Brochures
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Ads
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Press Releases
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Magazine articles
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Radio or Tv commercials
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Corporate reports
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Manuals
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Taglines and slogans
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Email marketing campaigns
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Social media content
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Blog writing
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Case studies
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White papers
What is Transcreation?
Transcreation refers to creatively translating marketing materials. It involves rendering a source text with a highly creative component, which is significantly influenced by the brand & campaign. Transcreation involves translating with a more artistic flair to resonate with the target audience. The result is brand new message that is targeted and localized.
Whereas the translator is limited by the original text, the transcreator may break away from the text or rewrite parts of it from scratch taking into account the context and cultural aspects of the target culture.
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The transcreator must be granted a high degree of creative freedom to enable them to capture not only the factual and technical aspects of the content, but most of all the desired emotional effect on the target audience. For this reason, a solid project brief, including all relevant brand and campaign information is crucial for the transcreation to succeed.
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The goal of transcreation is therefore to transfer not only the meaning of the source language message into a target language, but also—and primarily—its style, tone of voice, intent and emotional effect. Therefore, cultural elements play a critical role. These include local customs, beliefs and sensitivities, dialects, idioms, humor or the socio-economic context of the target group.
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Transcription & Subtitling
Transcription services
Transcription is the exact written reproduction of speech in the original language. For example, the process of listening to a recording of an interview, webinar, or lecture and then transcribing into a readable document. Once transcribed, the text can be translated into any other language.
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When might you need a transcription service? There are many reasons. You may want transcriptions of:
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Audio, videos, podcasts.
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Office meetings, conference calls or webinars.
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Video tutorials & lessons.
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Medical & scientific transcription.
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Video ads.
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A Transcription that can be converted into subtitles or closed captions for a video.
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A transcript that can be used to easily translate content into other languages.
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A verbatim transcript that can be kept for legal, technical, or professional reference.
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Corporate promotional material.
Subtitling
Subtitling is a type of audiovisual translation that consists in translating spoken dialogue into written text to be placed at the bottom of a video production, such as film, series or video games.
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Subtitling can be performed for:
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TV programs
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Commercials
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Videos
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Web-only videos
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Webcasts
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Institutional videos
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Webinars
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Business videos
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Tutorials
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At Elite Translations all subtitling is done professionally and carefully matches subtle nuances such as cultural & societal practices, idioms & mannerisms. We pay attention to every detail and ensure that the final product delivered back to you is of the highest quality.
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Dubbing & Voice Over
Voice over is any type of narration or voice that is heard but not seen in a video, film, or audio piece. This voice is usually from a person who doesn’t appear on the screen, who we can’t see and is recorded over the original audio.
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Dubbing is more about replacing the voices of visible actors or characters in different languages. Here, timings and matching the original expression is key.
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At Elite Translations, we work with experienced narrators in multiple languages and accents to cover your dubbing & voice-over needs.