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On-site interpreting: an interpreter by your side, in Paris and across Île-de-France
AFTraduction, an agency based in Montreuil on the edge of Paris, sends a professional interpreter to the place of your appointment, anywhere in Île-de-France. Our network of over 800 linguists covers nearly 200 languages and dialects.
Agency: 32 boulevard Paul Vaillant-Couturier, bâtiment B, 93100 Montreuil · Monday to Friday, 9 am–6 pm
- The agency, Montreuil
- Paris
- Landmark town
- Schematic link
Paris · Seine-et-Marne · Yvelines · Essonne · Hauts-de-Seine · Seine-Saint-Denis · Val-de-Marne · Val-d’Oise
Schematic plan: distances are not to scale. We cover the whole of Île-de-France.
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departments: Paris and the whole Île-de-France region, travel included
nearly 200
languages and dialects covered by our network
over 800
native, specialised linguists in our network
2 h
or so to receive your quote
Area covered
Where do our interpreters go?
Our interpreters travel across Île-de-France: to Paris and the seven departments of the region. Travel is included anywhere in the region. Here, department by department, are towns where we work.
Your town is not listed? We work across Île-de-France: give the address of the appointment in your request.
Request a quote- 75Paris
- Paris
- 77Seine-et-Marne
- Melun
- 78Yvelines
- Versailles
- 91Essonne
- Évry-Courcouronnes
- 92Hauts-de-Seine
- Nanterre
- 93Seine-Saint-Denis
- Aulnay-sous-Bois
- Bagnolet
- Bobigny
- Bondy
- Drancy
- La Courneuve
- Le Blanc-Mesnil
- Le Raincy
- Livry-Gargan
- Montfermeil
- Montreuil (agency)
- Noisy-le-Grand
- Pantin
- Rosny-sous-Bois
- Saint-Denis
- 94Val-de-Marne
- Créteil
- Fontenay-sous-Bois
- Le Perreux-sur-Marne
- Thiais
- Vincennes
- 95Val-d’Oise
- Cergy
On-site interpreting by AFTraduction
What is on-site interpreting?
On-site interpreting brings the interpreter and the people who need to talk together in the same room. The interpreter renders each exchange in the other language, sentence by sentence, and sees the gestures, the documents and the reactions.
It is the mode to choose for a long, sensitive or difficult conversation: breaking news of a diagnosis, a hearing, the signing of a deed, a negotiation.
They trust us
Quotes translated from French.
The assignment went really well and we were fully satisfied, as were our visitors.
For my part, thank you for responding so quickly, especially given how late our request came in.
I would like to thank you for your work, which was very useful to us and proved effective.
We are satisfied with the service (voice-over).
Thank you, the assignment went very well!
We are entirely satisfied with Maria’s work. Everything was clear and concise, so that the interview ran as smoothly as possible. Many thanks to her and to you for your help on this project!
Thank you for your work and your thoroughness.
Choosing the right mode
On site, by phone or by video: how to choose?
You do not always need an interpreter in the room. Here is how to choose for your appointment.
| Mode | For which appointment | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| On siteThis page | A long, sensitive or difficult conversation; documents to show; a patient, a child, an elderly person | An address, a date and a length of time (one-hour minimum); travel included in Île-de-France |
| By phone | An immediate need or a short exchange; a counterpart who is far away | A phone: an interpreter in about 5 minutes on average, 24/7 |
| By video | An online meeting; participants in several places | A Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Webex link |
| Conference | A symposium, a congress, a large audience | Interpreters in booths and equipment |
Where we work
Which appointments call for an interpreter on site?
Our interpreters go wherever the appointment takes place, with the vocabulary of the field.
Hospitals and health centres
Consultations, breaking news of a diagnosis, consent to treatment, discharge: the patient understands and is understood.
Social services, housing and asylum
Intake interviews, social support, support for asylum seekers, accommodation centres.
Courts and law firms
Meetings with a lawyer, hearings, interviews: the interpreter renders every exchange, adding nothing and leaving nothing out.
Notaries and town halls
Signing a deed, an estate, a wedding: when the procedure requires it, we look for a sworn interpreter in the language you need.
Companies
Meetings, negotiations, site visits, training, job interviews: the interpreter supports your foreign counterparts.
Schools and public offices
Meetings with a school team, a municipal department or a public office.
Interpreting modes
Consecutive or whispered: which mode for your appointment?
On site, the interpreter adapts to the situation. We advise you when we prepare the quote.
Consecutive (dialogue)
The interpreter renders each turn right after the person who spoke, both ways. It is the mode for interviews and appointments with two or three people, also called liaison interpreting.
For Consultations, interviews, notary appointments, negotiations
Whispered (chuchotage)
Seated next to one or two people, the interpreter whispers what is being said, at the same time. It suits a meeting where most participants share one language.
For Meetings, boards, hearings with one or two non-French speakers
Site visits and small groups
For a site visit or a group on the move, a portable system (transmitter and receivers, no booth) lets the interpreter work for the whole group at once.
For Factory or building-site visits, guided tours
Interpreting equipment rentalSimultaneous in a booth
For a large audience and several languages, the interpreters work in booths: this is conference interpreting.
For Symposia, congresses, general meetings
Conference interpreting
Booking
Booking an on-site interpreter in four steps
Request a quote online or call us: our phone line is answered 24/7.
Describe the appointment
The language, the date and time, the address, the expected length (one-hour minimum) and the subject.
Receive your quote
Free and with no commitment, in about 2 hours.
We book the interpreter
Chosen for the language and for the field of the appointment; we confirm the booking to you.
The interpreter joins you
At the agreed address and time, ready to interpret from the start of the appointment.
Confidentiality and ethics
Confidentiality at every level of the appointment
An interpreted appointment brings at least three people together in the same room. Confidentiality rests on three levels: the interpreter, the agency and your data.
- Level I
The interpreter
Professional secrecy, impartiality, neutrality: our interpreters are bound by a strict code of ethics and by a confidentiality agreement. They interpret faithfully, adding nothing and leaving nothing out.
- Level II
The agency
A team of about ten employees at our Montreuil offices. Over 150 sworn translators and interpreters, all long-standing partners.
- Level III
Your data
Website and ERP hosted in France, in compliance with the GDPR, over encrypted connections.
Nearly 200 languages and dialects
Your counterparts’ languages, including rare ones
Our network of over 800 linguists covers nearly 200 languages and dialects. For a rare language or a regional variant, finding an interpreter available on site can take longer: let us know as soon as the date is set. If nobody is available on the day, we offer you interpreting by phone or by video.
A language to check? Call us on +33 1 84 74 56 56.
Rates
How much does an on-site interpreter cost?
The price depends on the language and the length of the appointment, with a one-hour minimum. Travel is included anywhere in Île-de-France. The quote details each item; you receive it in about 2 hours, free of charge and with no commitment.
Travel included anywhere in Île-de-France
Google reviews
Your satisfaction, our priority
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Rating and reviews synced from our Google Business Profile (Trustindex), published unedited, in their original language.
Le personnel est très gentil, accueillant, à l’écoute et rapide ! Je recommande vivement cette agence de traduction.
Fast, accurate, translations at a fair price.
My goto translaters in France. Many thanks !!!
Je recherchais un service professionnel pour effectuer la traduction d’un acte civil, et AFTraduction a répondu exactement à mes attentes. Le service s’est montré fiable, disponible et attentif à chaque étape du processus.
La prise en charge a été efficace, avec un rendu de traduction nickel et certifié pour la modique somme de 35 euros , et la possibilité de déposer puis récupérer les documents sur place sans avoir à envoyer quoi que ce soit sur le web
Vraiment, un service serieux et fiable , que je recommande sans hésitation.
Bon service dans l'ensemble
Parfait
Je recommandé vivement pour leur frofessionnalisme et leur qualité de service téléphonique. Très satisfait merci beaucoup
Excellente expérience avec l’entreprise, ils ont répondu immédiatement par mail et ils ont répondu à toutes mes questions. Le délai de traitement n’était que d’une journée !
Good to know
On-site interpreting: frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked before we send an interpreter on site.
Another question?
Call us on +33 1 84 74 56 56, 24/7, or request a free quote: reply in about 2 hours.
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How it works
What is on-site interpreting?
A professional interpreter is present at the place of the appointment. They render every exchange in the other language, both ways, usually in consecutive mode: the person speaks, then the interpreter interprets. This mode suits long or sensitive conversations, or ones with documents to show.
Do I need an interpreter on site, by phone or by video?
On site for a long or sensitive conversation, or one with documents to show; by phone for an immediate need or a short exchange; by video if the participants are in different places.
Compare interpreting modesArea and languages
Which towns do you cover?
Paris and the whole Île-de-France region: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d’Oise, Yvelines, Essonne and Seine-et-Marne. Our offices are in Montreuil, on the edge of Paris. Give the address of the appointment in your request.
Can you find interpreters for rare languages?
Our network of over 800 linguists covers nearly 200 languages and dialects. For a rare language, finding an interpreter available on site can take longer: let us know early. If nobody is available on the day, we offer you interpreting by phone or by video.
Confidentiality and framework
Can you send a sworn interpreter?
Say so in your request when the procedure requires it (a notarial deed, a wedding, a hearing). We look for a sworn interpreter in the language you need among the over 150 sworn translators and interpreters of our network, and tell you before booking whether one is available.
Is the interpreter bound by confidentiality?
Yes. Our interpreters are bound by a strict code of ethics and by a confidentiality agreement. They remain neutral, do not give their opinion and interpret faithfully, adding nothing and leaving nothing out.
Rates and booking
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as the date is set: the earlier the request, the wider the choice of interpreters, especially for a rare language. For an immediate need, telephone interpreting takes over, with an interpreter in about 5 minutes on average, 24/7.
Telephone interpretingHow much does an on-site interpreter cost?
The price depends on the language and the length of the appointment, with a 1-hour minimum. Travel is included anywhere in Île-de-France. We provide a free quote with no commitment in about 2 hours.
Request a free quoteAre travel costs included?
Yes: the interpreter’s travel is included anywhere in Île-de-France, in Paris as in the seven departments of the region.
What is the minimum length of an assignment?
The minimum billed for an on-site assignment is 1 hour. Give the expected length of the appointment in your request: the quote follows it.
Phone line · 24/7 · free quote in about 2 hours
Let’s talk about your appointment.
Call +33 1 84 74 56 56 or request a quote: tell us the language, the date and the address, and we reply in about 2 hours.
Offices: 32 boulevard Paul Vaillant-Couturier, bâtiment B, 93100 Montreuil · Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm