English to French · Humanitarian, development, legal, environment
You may not read French.
You will read the reasoning.
Every translation we deliver comes with a decision record in English: the terms chosen and on whose authority, the editorial calls, and the questions your source text raised. One chartered linguist, from quote to final file.
Woman-led business · 1.5M+ words donated pro bono · SME Climate Hub · UN Race to Zero
Our Services
Linguistic Strategy Tailored to Your Mission
Translation
Precision-led translation for high-stakes impact. We reconstruct meaning — capturing nuance, institutional tone and cultural impact.
Proofreading & Editing
One extra comma can change meaning or undermine credibility. Bilingual editing for consistency, precision and professional tone.
Retainers & Advisory
Expert language support on tap: priority access, brand-voice consistency, and ongoing advice on tone, risk and compliance.
Who we serve
- UNHCR
- UN OCHA
- World Food Programme
- World Health Organization
- USAID
- Global Fund
- International Rescue Committee
- Save the Children
- CARE International
- IUCN
All the organisations we have served, directly or indirectly →
The linguist behind the practice
Gladis Audi, Chartered Linguist
Chartered Linguist (MCIL CL) · DipTrans · Member of CIOL, ATA and SFT.
Two master’s degrees in EN<FR translation and legal translation, a BA in international relations, and several diplomas in humanitarian communication, NGO management, migration, refugees and IDPs, needs assessment drafting and contract drafting, safeguarding, and more.
More than fifteen years translating from English into French for UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs and law firms.
Senior reviser for Translators Without Borders; recipient of the Access to Knowledge International Award.
Words We Trust is a sole proprietorship registered in France (SIRET 100 910 025 00012) and has donated more than 1.5 million words to humanitarian causes.
“You made the process very easy.” · “Thank you for being so diligent in noting the terminology and editorial decisions.”
A design studio and an international conservation organisation · 2026
Pro Bono
Language should not be a barrier to impact.
We allocate ~5% of our annual capacity to organizations advancing the Sustainable Development Goals — human rights, access to justice, gender equity, humanitarian response. Same rigour, same register, same revision process as any paid engagement.
Eligibility
ECOSOC status required
Civil-society organizations provide documentation of non-profit status. No rush jobs; 15,000-word maximum per project. We will be honest about availability and fit.