Stephen Perry
Freelance French>English
Translator & Copy Editor
I have thirty years of experience
in delivering polished English copy
I am a self-employed French>English translator and editor, based in California, with more than 30 years of experience in translating and editing a wide array of legal, technical and academic texts.
*Accredited in French>English translation by the American Translators Association
*Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association
*B.A., Oberlin College (religion major)
Over a decades-long career of writing, translating from French, editing and proofreading editorial copy across a broad range of disciplines and industries, I have gained extensive experience in creating clear, succinct and intelligible text, no matter how abstruse the subject matter. I have worked with writers and translators to refine and clarify their work and identify even minor grammatical and other errors, and I have frequently had to assess and verify compliance with a client’s terminology and editorial guidelines. And I consistently meet my deadlines, even in tight turnaround environments.
I’d be delighted to have the opportunity to put my skills and experience to work on your behalf.
I have provided my services to some of France’s largest companies, including:





Examples of my work…
La mobilité géographique est‐elle un incontournable ?
L’organisation doit s’adapter aux évolutions de ses marchés. Être mobile, c’est une manière de sortir de sa zone de confort, d’apprendre et de s’adapter à un autre environnement, géographique, culturel ou business. Les carrières se construisent avec des mobilités vers d’autres localisations géographiques nationales ou internationales, mais aussi au sein d’un même métier, ou entre métiers. Il arrive que, sur une durée définie, la mobilité géographique présente des contraintes trop importantes pour un collaborateur. L’entreprise comprend cette situation, dès lors qu’elle est bornée dans le temps. Il n’en demeure pas moins que la mobilité constitue une expérience humaine enrichissante, fait partie de nos modes de fonctionnement et constitue un fabuleux moyen d’apprendre, de se remettre en question, de se développer.
Is geographical mobility an absolute requirement?
The organization needs to adapt to its changing markets. Mobility is one way to leave your comfort zone, acquire knowledge and adapt to a different environment, whether that’s a geographical, cultural or business environment. Careers are built not only by moving among different places, both within and beyond your own country, but also by transitioning within your own field or adopting a new one. It may be the case that, for some employees, geographical mobility temporarily imposes too heavy a burden. The company understands how such circumstances may arise at specific times. Still, mobility enriches lives, is integral to how we operate and offers a wonderful way to learn about yourself, challenge yourself and grow as a person.
Let me know how I can help you!
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