Frenchside

Translation and interpreting

Frenchside is a language-services company based in Gauteng, South Africa. Its work includes document translation and localisation in French, Portuguese, Spanish and German for individuals, businesses and institutions. The company also lists conference interpreting, online interpreting and interpreting in languages including Mandarin Chinese. Its website says Frenchside has served clients since 2009.

Documents, media and conferences

The company offers transcription of audio and video, multilingual subtitles and closed captions. It also arranges simultaneous interpreting equipment for conferences. For documents intended for official use, Frenchside describes certified translation, notary and apostille services and assistance with applications such as police clearance certificates and letters of non-impediment. Requirements depend on the destination and the receiving authority.

French courses and contact

Frenchside lists beginner and intermediate French courses, employee classes, conversation groups and holiday workshops for children. Its Pretoria contact address is in the Argentum Building on Glenwood Road, Lynnwood Glen. The site also describes services for Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Clients can contact the company about languages, document types, interpreting arrangements or a quotation.