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Language pairs

Language pairs — bidirectional translation between over 225 languages

Translations both ways between over 225 languages — common pairs like English-French and English-Spanish, plus rare combinations via a single project manager.

225+ languages10,000+ linguistsFounded 2006Response within 1 hour on working days
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How we work

Bidirectional translation — both directions

Every language pair is supported in both directions. English → French and French → English are coordinated by the same project manager, with native translators for the target language and a second specialist review where risk, scope or application requires it. For courts, notaries and government bodies, we deliver — where required — sworn translations via professionally recognised translators (UK ITI/CIOL members or destination-country register).

225+
languages
van Afrikaans tot Zulu
10.000+
translators
wereldwijd actief
25.000+
projects
geleverd sinds 2006
99%
satisfaction
op basis van klantreviews
Most-requested language pairs

Top language pairs

Which language pair suits your project?

Language pair types and sworn translation at a glance

  Pair typeSworn / certified availabilityLead timeTypical use
Top-volume EU pair (EN ↔ FR, EN ↔ DE, EN ↔ ES, EN ↔ IT) Yes, broad ITI/CIOL or destination-register networkOn request — confirmed in quoteCommercial contracts, annual reports, EU documentation, multinational reporting
Asylum context (EN ↔ AR, EN ↔ TI, EN ↔ FA, EN ↔ UK) Yes, for most languagesOn request — confirmed in quoteHome Office cases, asylum procedures, civil documents
Asian business (EN ↔ ZH, EN ↔ JA, EN ↔ KO, EN ↔ HI, EN ↔ UR) Limited — depends on document typeOn request — confirmed in quoteBusiness expansion, technical documentation, contracts with Asian partners
Standard expert (EN ↔ SW, EN ↔ AM, EN ↔ AF, EN ↔ TI) Not available — we deliver standard expert translationOn request — confirmed in quoteNGO work, business and cultural communication

Top-volume EU pair (EN ↔ FR, EN ↔ DE, EN ↔ ES, EN ↔ IT)

Pair type
Yes, broad ITI/CIOL or destination-register network
Sworn / certified availability
On request — confirmed in quote
Lead time
Commercial contracts, annual reports, EU documentation, multinational reporting

Asylum context (EN ↔ AR, EN ↔ TI, EN ↔ FA, EN ↔ UK)

Pair type
Yes, for most languages
Sworn / certified availability
On request — confirmed in quote
Lead time
Home Office cases, asylum procedures, civil documents

Asian business (EN ↔ ZH, EN ↔ JA, EN ↔ KO, EN ↔ HI, EN ↔ UR)

Pair type
Limited — depends on document type
Sworn / certified availability
On request — confirmed in quote
Lead time
Business expansion, technical documentation, contracts with Asian partners

Standard expert (EN ↔ SW, EN ↔ AM, EN ↔ AF, EN ↔ TI)

Pair type
Not available — we deliver standard expert translation
Sworn / certified availability
On request — confirmed in quote
Lead time
NGO work, business and cultural communication

Both directions coordinated by the same project manager; lead time confirmed in quote.

How we work

Bidirectional translation under one roof

Over 225 languages, both directions — one project manager for forward and reverse. Family business based in Maastricht, founded 2006.

Trusted by government, legal institutions & global enterprises

HPMinistry of JusticeDSMSiemensASMLAmazonINGCalvin KleinRocheShellEuropean Court of JusticeBoschBMWPhilipsAudi
Legal SectorBASFImmigration ServicesVolkswagenDeutsche BankSolvaySAPMedtronicMaastricht UniversityDSMRabobankJohn DeereRitualsUnilever
What is a language pair?
A language pair is a combination of two languages between which we translate — for example English-French (EN ↔ FR) or English-Tigrinya (EN ↔ TI). We support every pair in both directions by using native translators for the target language. For rare combinations, we coordinate via French or German as a pivot where appropriate.
Does sworn / certified status apply to the whole pair or only one direction?
Sworn / certified status is always direction-specific. For EN → FR, the translator must be registered for that combination (ITI or CIOL in the UK; expert près la cour for the FR destination). In practice, we work with translators registered for both directions, but we always confirm the correct registration in the quote depending on the destination authority.
What documents are typical for EN → FR?
For EN → FR we often see: commercial contracts and SPAs, annual reports for parent companies in France, technical manuals for export, personal documents for immigration or work visas (birth certificates, diplomas, extracts), notarial deeds and prenuptial agreements. For FR → EN we see Home Office documents, international contracts, and commercial correspondence. Per document type we confirm whether sworn / certified status is required.
What if I need a rare combination?
For rare combinations without a direct translator pair, we coordinate via a pivot language (often French or German), with full transparency about the intermediate step. For combinations with humanitarian context, we look for a direct specialist where possible; pivot is used only where quality and availability justify it.
How fast will I receive a quote for a language pair?
We respond within 1 hour on working days with a no-obligation quote. For bidirectional projects you receive one consolidated quote with price per direction. Rush jobs are possible — the realistic deadline is confirmed in the quote.
Do you also translate single languages (not as a pair)?
Per language, we have a dedicated overview page with dialect strip, sector fit, citation entities and FAQ. Visit the languages overview to find the specific page for your target language.

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Last updated: 2026-05-14