Tanslation &
Editorial Assistant
About Me
My studies combined science and languages before leading to the opening of my company, Elo dit*, in April 2025. Today I offer translation services supported by this dual expertise.
On the other hand, my passion for reading and analysis naturally led me to volunteer beta reading in 2020. Editorial services fit perfectly into my background related to working with French, so I decided to include them in my professional development.
*Elo dit is a play on word with my first name, that can be translated by "Elo says", Elo being a popular nickname for Elodie.
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My Journey
Science
After graduating from high school with a science major, I enrolled in a preparatory class for engeneering school (CPGE) specializing in physics and chemistry. For two years, I focused on both science and languages to prepare for the competitive entrance exams. Despite being accepted into a microbiology school, I chose to pursue my passion for languages for another two years before deciding to return to science and complete a bachelor's degree in physics and chemistry. This allowed me to specialize in scientific translation. Today, I apply to this field all the rigor, analytical skills, and ability to communicate complex information that I developed throughout my scientific studies.
Translation
I developed a passion for languages at a very young age, reading manga scans in English and discovering Ancient Greek and Latin. After my first internship during my third year of a Bachelor's degree in Applied Foreign Languages (LEA) at a translation agency in Ireland, I enrolled in a Master's degree in Technical Translation. New opportunities arose through volunteer translation work for various platforms (TEDx, Translators Without Borders, etc.). I also completed my final internship in two parts: the first in aeronautical translation and the second with an experienced freelance translator. Simultaneously, I launched my own business, where I quickly found assignments, notably as an LQA Game Tester and freelance translator.
Editorial
A child of the 2000s, I grew up immersed in the stories of Licia Troisi, Pierre Bottero, and those published by L'école des loisirs. When I was old enough to choose my own reading, I broadened my horizons by discovering manga, non-fiction, dystopian fiction, and science fiction. At the same time, French classes, combined with discussions with one of my brothers, allowed me to grasp the fundamentals of text analysis. I was then able to refine this by starting towrite story for myself. My studies and personal research further enriched these narrative concepts I had discovered. In 2020, I began volunteering as a beta reader, assisting numerous authors with initial reviews of their manuscripts. After honing my skills on dozens of manuscripts, I took advantage of launching my own business to professionalize my services and offer them to both individuals and professionals.
My experiences
Specialized translation
With the aim of specializing in scientific translation, I dedicated my two Master's theses in Technical Translation to green chemistry, translating a green chemistry textbook from Spanish into French and a research publication from English into French. This work allowed me to better understand the challenges of translation (terminology research, tools, etc.), as well as the different tones adopted depending on the target audience, and to solidify my career choice. To gain a more practical understanding of technical translation, I completed my studies with an internship in aeronautical translation, where I developed my autonomy and experienced on-site translation under the guidance of a team. Finally, as a freelancer, I translated technical product sheets for innovative technologies. This allowed me to take on full responsibility and fully immerse myself in the world of translation.
Editorial Assistance
After years of reading, I embarked on volunteer beta reading. I had the opportunity to work with over twenty manuscripts during six years of volunteering. They were primarily science fiction, fantasy, and romance. This allowed me to refine my approach to commenting on a text and writing reader reports, adopting a neutral, critical, but never malicious tone. I learned to ask authors the necessary questions to understand their expectations. Above all, I took great care never to reveal information they didn't want me to, while also making time to communicate about my work on social media. This led me to research expectations based on the target audience's age group and to deepen my understanding of different narrative concepts. More recently, drawing on all this experience, I decided to expand my services and my audience and leave volunteering. This allows me today to collaborate with a modestly sized publishing house and authors awaiting publication.
Translation & Content Adaptation
Wishing to broaden my knowledge and explore the various fields and professions within translation, I undertook several volunteer assignments. Alongside my Master's degree, I volunteered with Translators Without Borders (a humanitarian organization) and provided subtitling services for TEDx conferences. This allowed me to grasp the importance of meeting deadlines and managing my time, as well as working with different CAT tools and the importance of conciseness in subtitles. After launching my own business, I experimented with different tones depending on the target audience—from professors and readers to blue-collar workers and engineers—learning to tailor my words. Although I chose to specialize in technical, and more specifically scientific, content, I am highly curious. I enjoy taking on new challenges and leveraging my versatility; I like to discover and test my ability to adapt to any situation.
LQA Game Tester
One of my first jobs, and now my main job, revolves around video games and proofreading the French text within them. It's a world I've been involved in for a long time, since I started on the GameCube with my brothers, and now I'm playing on the Switch, where I explored the plains of Hyrule and struggled against Radiance. Equally adept at console and PC gaming, I've also developed a taste for MMORPGs and RPGs like League of Legends, Wakfu, and Grand Fantasia, so I'm comfortable with any type of setup. Over the years, I've learned the conventions of certain video game genres and become accustomed to opaque worlds. I've discovered that I'm rather bad at platformers, but I don't mind a trial-and-error challenge, all while having fun and never getting frustrated. My secret? I also love cozy games like Animal Crossing, and they're perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. My adventure in the world of video games is far from over, but I'm very happy to be able to contribute to future releases in this field by ensuring linguistic consistency in-game, something translators don't have access to.