Translate English Sentences to French

There are plenty of options available to help you translate English sentences to French.

Translate English Sentences to French with Ease

Whether sitting in class trying to keep up with a teacher who speaks rapid-fire French, or stumbling through the streets of Paris trying to find the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, one has many varied options when they need to translate English sentences to French. Read on to find out some of the most convenient (and cheapest!) ways to complete this seemingly arduous task.

Do it Electronically

On the electronic front, one can translate to French with relative ease. The following sites can help:

Translation.Langenberg

While the homepage can be a little bit tricky to navigate, once you get the hang of it, you’ll see that it’s a breeze! There are several different boxes on the page, and each links to an affiliated site, for example, Google or Yahoo, that does the translation for you. The two buttons "G" and "R" act as your "enter" and "delete" actions respectively and several languages, besides French, are available for translation. These languages include:

• Spanish
• German
• Italian
• Portuguese

So, how does it work? Let’s say you are searching for how to say thank you in French. All you need to do is type "Thank you" inside of the awaiting box and hit "Go". Voilà! You’ve just translated English into French with the click of a button!

Basic French words notwithstanding, this electronic service can also handle complicated sentences. For example, the sentence I can’t believe this service is as great as it is, instantly translates into Je ne peux pas croire que ce service est aussi grande que c’en est un!

French at a Touch

While the Translation.Langenberg site is hands down one of the best services available on the Web, French at a Touch also does a decent job of translating key English phrases, from different ways to say goodbye to simple French works. The only disadvantage with this site is that it’s a pre-set form; all of the key phrases have already been translated into French, so there’s no room to get creative and ask a question.

Electronic Dictionaries

Electronic dictionaries, for the past ten years or so, have become something of a mainstay for those learning a new language, and why not? These electronic dictionaries are sleek, durable, and perhaps most importantly, portable! Another great advantage of electronic dictionaries is that one can find one that is relatively inexpensive.

The only caveat with this device is that if you are currently a student, you’ll need to clear having this device on your person, at least, while in class. When it comes to their classrooms and test-taking, many teachers have a blanket ban on these devices. As a private citizen, however, this electronic tool can be quite handy as you navigate the perils of language learning.

Those interested in an electronic dictionary can visit a site like that of ProVantage. There, one can find the Franklin Electronic Publishers M-W Dictionary/Thesaurus. For $45.71, you’ll have a device that offers a thesaurus, a grammar guide and a translator, all in the palm of your hand!

A Hand Held Dictionary

When all else fails, those who want to translate English sentences to French can turn to an old fashioned hand held dictionary. You won’t have to want for variety; there is a glut of really good dictionaries on the market.

However, a key disadvantage of this form of translation is that it may be difficult to find a dictionary that translates actual sentence. Even if one does translate English sentences to French, it may not be the sentence you are searching for!

To Sum Up

The great news is that there are several options available for translating English into French, and most of them are free. In fact, the only difficulty a student of French may have is taking the time to sort through all of the various techniques and choosing one that suits them best!

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