Overview of French (Canada)
Canadian French (Fran?ais canadien) is primarily spoken in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario. It is one of Canada's two official languages, with approximately 8 million native speakers, accounting for 22% of the population. Quebec French is the predominant dialect in Canada, with some differences in vocabulary and pronunciation from standard French, but communication between the two is generally smooth. Canadian French has a rich historical and cultural background and continues to play a significant role in modern Canadian society.
In 1969, Canada passed the Official Languages Act, granting French and English equal status. Canadian French is used in daily life, government documents, education, media, and business activities. Many companies must use French for advertising, product labeling, and customer service. The local French-speaking community maintains language and cultural heritage through social activities, cultural groups, and associations. Understanding the local culture of Canadian French is crucial for successfully entering the Canadian market. Giltbridge's language experts in the Canadian office provide professional localization services for Canadian French.
Canadian French Language Support
Giltbridge not only handles Canadian French translation but also covers dialects, regional variants, and specific community languages within this language, including:
Canadian French has phonetic, lexical, and expression differences from European French, reflecting Canada's multicultural characteristics. It incorporates vocabulary from English and other languages, forming unique expressions. Giltbridge's services for Canadian French include not only text translation but also cultural adaptation and localization, ensuring your company's success in the Canadian French market.
Translation Capacity and Quality Standards
Daily Capacity
3000-5000 words per person per day
Large Project Handling Capacity
10000-20000 words per day
LQA Evaluation Capacity
8000-10000 words per day
Defect Rate per Thousand Words
4‰
