English to Canadian French Translation
Native Quebec linguists translate your English content into authentic Canadian French (fr-CA) — the variety your Canadian audience actually uses, and the one Bill 96 expects. Certified, remote, on time.
✅ Free quote · 🍁 Native fr-CA linguists · 📜 OTTIAQ / ATIO certified translators · 🌐 100% remote
What is English to Canadian French translation, and when do you need it?
It is translation from English into Canadian French (fr-CA) — the French spoken in Quebec and the rest of Canada, distinct from France French. You need it whenever your audience, customers or regulators are Canadian: marketing, websites, packaging, contracts, HR and any content covered by Quebec's Bill 96.
- fr-CA terminology and tone, not a France-first translation
- Bill 96-aware wording for content sold or shown in Quebec
- Certified translations (OTTIAQ / ATIO) when an official version is required
- Human, native linguists — reviewed, not raw machine output
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Why fr-CA matters (and France French won't do)
Canadian and European French share the same grammar, but vocabulary, usage and typography differ, and a Quebec reader notices at once. A few examples our linguists handle natively:
Courriel (CA) vs e-mail (FR)
Shopping
Magasinage (CA) vs shopping (FR)
Weekend
Fin de semaine (CA) vs week-end (FR)
Parking
Stationnement (CA) vs parking (FR)
Punctuation
No space before ; ! ? (OQLF) vs a non-breaking space (France)
The OQLF recommends no space before the semicolon, exclamation mark and question mark, or a thin space where available; French typography in France places a non-breaking space before them. OQLF Banque de dépannage linguistique: spacing with punctuation (in French)
What we translate into Canadian French
Websites & e-commerce
Pages, product copy, checkout and metadata localized for Quebec.
Marketing & ads
Transcreation that resonates with Quebec audiences, not literal translation.
Legal & contracts
Certified translation of agreements, terms, policies and filings.
Packaging & labels
Labels, warranties and instructions prepared for Bill 96 requirements.
Technical & manuals
User guides, spec sheets and product documentation.
HR & corporate
Handbooks, job postings and internal communications.
Frequently asked questions
Is Canadian French really different from France French?
Yes. The grammar is shared, but vocabulary, usage, cultural references and typography differ: Quebec uses courriel and fin de semaine, and the OQLF recommends no space before ; ! ?. A Quebec reader spots France French at once, and regulated content calls for Quebec terminology.
- Distinct everyday vocabulary
- OQLF typography
- Bill 96-aware terminology
Do you provide certified English to Canadian French translation?
Yes. Our OTTIAQ / ATIO certified translators produce certified translations prepared to the published requirements of Canadian authorities and courts, with seal and attestation when required; the decision on each file remains theirs.
- Signed by OTTIAQ / ATIO translators
- Seal + attestation
- Prepared to Canadian requirements
Do you use machine translation?
Our deliverables are produced and reviewed by native human linguists. Where AI assists, a certified linguist edits and signs off — you never receive raw machine output for professional content.
- Human, native linguists
- Reviewed, not raw MT
- Certified sign-off available
How fast can you deliver?
Most projects turn around in a few business days; rush options are available. We work North American hours (EST/CST), so approvals happen in real time.
- A few business days typical
- Rush available
- EST/CST real-time collaboration