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Businesses, public bodies, hospitals and individuals: reach a professional interpreter 24/7, in the nearly 200 languages and dialects covered by our network. The responsiveness of a platform, the rigour of a translation agency run by an expert translator sworn before the Court of Appeal of Dijon (written translation, English and Arabic), and the trust of a service rated 5.0/5 from 92 Google reviews.
Three-way callExample
5 min on average5 min
to reach an interpreter, on average
24/7
nights, weekends and public holidays included
nearly 200
languages and dialects covered by our network
over 800
linguists, more than 150 of them sworn
5.0/5
Definition
Telephone interpreting, also called telephone interpretation or over-the-phone interpreting, is a service that lets two people who speak different languages communicate in real time, by phone, through a professional interpreter who interprets the conversation live.
No travel, no installation, no appointment: you call, we identify your language and your need, then you are connected with an interpreter in about 5 minutes on average. It is the fastest and most flexible way to overcome a language barrier, at any hour of the day or night.
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Within minutes
Telephone interpreting works in four steps: you call our switchboard, we identify your language and your need, we choose a specialised interpreter, then you speak through them live, within minutes, with no travel and no appointment.
A single number, available 24/7: nights, weekends and public holidays included.
Language, field and level of urgency: in a few words, we identify the interpreter you need.
A professional who specialises in your field (medical, legal, social) and in your language.
The interpreter interprets live, for both sides of the call, in complete confidentiality.
On demand
Call whenever you need to: an interpreter on the line in about 5 minutes on average, day or night.
By appointment
For a scheduled session (a medical appointment, a notarial signing), you can also book a slot in advance.
No travel. No installation. No appointment.
Call us+33 1 84 74 56 56 · 24/7Sectors
AFTraduction’s telephone interpreting service works wherever clear communication matters, often under pressure and always with precision.
In medicine, precise communication can make the difference between life and death. Our specialised medical interpreters support:
Remote medical consultations
Hospital emergencies
Treatment follow-up for non-French-speaking patients
Communication between healthcare staff and patients’ families
5 min on average24/7
Telephone interpreting makes dealing with public bodies easier for people who do not speak the local language. This includes:
Dealings with immigration services
Complex administrative procedures
Exchanges with social services
Communication with local authorities
5 min on average24/7
In these often stressful, high-stakes situations, our interpreters ensure clear and precise communication, essential for:
Asylum interviews
Immigration procedures
Meetings with immigration lawyers
Immigration court hearings
5 min on average24/7
In legal matters, precision comes first. Our legal interpreters work on:
Consultations with lawyers
Remote depositions and witness statements
Court proceedings that require an interpreter
International contract negotiations
5 min on average24/7
In international business, telephone interpreting supports:
International commercial negotiations
Multilingual business meetings
Customer service for international clients
Multilingual training sessions and webinars
5 min on average24/7
Welcoming international guests requires smooth communication in several languages. Our interpreters support tourism professionals with:
Concierge assistance for foreign guests
Bookings and complex requests by phone
Multilingual complaint handling
Assistance for travellers in an emergency
5 min on average24/7
The agency
AFTraduction makes a point of combining linguistic excellence with reliability. Here is what makes the difference when you entrust your multilingual conversations to our interpreters.
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Our interpreters are carefully selected, assessed and trained on an ongoing basis. You get a standard that matches the most sensitive situations, from medical to legal.
Native, specialised translators and interpreters
Language needs keep no office hours. Our service runs 24/7: a medical emergency in the middle of the night, a non-French-speaking patient admitted to the emergency department, a critical call abroad. An interpreter steps in without delay.
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Beyond the language, our interpreters know how your sector works: health, administration, asylum, legal, business. They convey meaning and context, not just words.
Over 150 sworn translators and interpreters in the network
Professional-grade telephone infrastructure: clear sound, a stable connection, no dropouts. It matters when every word counts, in a medical consultation as in legal proceedings.
One number: +33 1 84 74 56 56
All our interpreters are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and trained in data protection. Your conversations, whether medical, commercial or legal, remain strictly private.
Website and ERP hosted in France, in compliance with the GDPR
Fair, clear rates, with no surprises and no hidden costs. A high-end service that stays affordable, whatever your budget.
Free quote in about 2 hours
Connection within minutes, with no appointment. The service adapts to your language, your sector and how urgent your request is.
About 5 minutes to reach an interpreter, on average
Nearly 200 languages and dialects, from the most widely spoken to the rarest: from Mandarin to Tibetan, from Swahili to Sinhala, by way of Tamil.
Nearly 200 languages and dialects · over 800 linguists
Nearly 200 languages and dialects
A network of native interpreters, available 24/7 to bridge every language gap.
A selection of the languages our telephone interpreters work in · 67 languages and variants
Your language is not listed? Our network covers nearly 200 languages and dialects: call us on +33 1 84 74 56 56 and we will check for you.
Languages of our telephone interpreters from our ERP, as of 8 October 2026; names in their own script from the Unicode CLDR reference. A language is not a country: we show it in its own script, not with a flag.
Our interpreters are not just bilingual: they are cultural mediators. They pick up nuances, carry idioms across and handle differences in style between cultures, for an understanding that goes well beyond words, which can be decisive in an asylum application or a medical consultation. A medical organisation facing a language emergency, a company in talks with international partners, a public body serving a multilingual population: AFTraduction helps you overcome every language barrier.
Request a quoteConfidentiality
An interpreted conversation brings three people together. Confidentiality rests on three levels: the interpreter, the agency and your data.
Professional secrecy, impartiality, neutrality: our interpreters are bound by a strict code of ethics and by confidentiality agreements, and trained in data protection.
A team of about ten employees, including on phone reception, at our Montreuil offices. Over 150 sworn translators and interpreters, all long-standing partners.
Website and ERP hosted in France, in compliance with the GDPR, over encrypted connections.
Rates
The rate depends on the language requested and the length of the call. We provide a clear quote with no commitment, in about 2 hours.
For organisations
A client area to sign your quotes online, follow your projects and pay your invoices online.
Client areaGoogle reviews
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
Everything you need to know before your first call.
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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You dial our number, we identify your language and what you need, then we connect you with a professional interpreter who interprets the conversation live. No travel, no installation, no appointment: all you need is a phone, 24/7.
Within minutes (5 minutes on average), including at night, at weekends and on public holidays. For a scheduled session (a medical appointment, a notarial signing), you can also book a slot in advance.
Nearly 200 languages and dialects, from the most common (English, Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin) to the rarest, including oral languages that are seldom written. Our network of over 800 linguists lets us cover the right dialect: a decisive point for faithful communication.
Mainly health and medico-social care, legal and court matters, administration, asylum and immigration procedures, and business. Our interpreters know the vocabulary and codes of each sector, from medical to legal.
Yes, entirely. Our interpreters are bound by a strict code of ethics (professional secrecy, impartiality, neutrality) and trained in data protection. Your conversations, whether medical, legal or commercial, remain strictly confidential.
When the situation requires it (a court, a notary’s office, a prefecture, OFII), we bring in sworn interpreters registered with a court of appeal. AFTraduction is run by an expert translator sworn before the Court of Appeal of Dijon (written translation, English and Arabic).
Because a sensitive conversation leaves no room for approximation. A bilingual relative is neither trained nor impartial, and may leave out or soften an essential message; artificial intelligence grasps neither the emotion, nor the cultural context, nor the confidentiality stakes of a live conversation. A human interpreter ensures fidelity, neutrality and professional secrecy.
The rate depends on the language requested and the length of the call. We provide a clear quote with no commitment.
Request a free quote
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Call +33 1 84 74 56 56, 24/7: an interpreter on the line in about 5 minutes on average. For an organisation, request a quote: reply in about 2 hours.
Offices: 32 boulevard Paul Vaillant-Couturier, bâtiment B, 93100 Montreuil · Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm