Canadian French Translation: English ↔ Quebec French
Translate English to Canadian French, and Quebec French to English, by translators who write the French used in Canada, not France. Certified translations for IRCC and Canadian offices at $22.99 per page; business and website content at $0.05 per word.
Canadian French differs from European French in vocabulary, legal terms and formatting, and readers in Quebec notice the difference immediately. We translate English into Canadian French for immigration, government, business and marketing use, and Canadian French documents into English.
- IRCC accepts documents in English or French, so a certified French translation works for Canadian immigration
- Quebec business content: contracts, HR documents, product labels and websites written for Quebec readers
- Some Quebec bodies require a translator who belongs to OTTIAQ; check your instructions before ordering for those offices
Canadian French vs European French
Both are French, and both are understood. But a text written for Paris reads as foreign in Montreal, and the differences matter most in legal, government and marketing content.
| Canadian (Quebec) French | European French | |
|---|---|---|
| courriel | e-mail, mail | |
| Weekend | fin de semaine | week-end |
| To shop | magasiner | faire du shopping |
| Parking lot | stationnement | parking |
| Cell phone | cellulaire | portable |
| Convenience store | dépanneur | épicerie or supérette |
| Price format | 25,00 $ | 25,00 € or €25 |
| Legal system | Quebec civil law and Canadian federal terms | French civil law terms |
| Anglicisms | Avoided in official writing (Office québécois de la langue française guidance) | More widely accepted |
We follow Canadian usage and the terminology published by Canadian authorities, so your text reads as written in Canada.
Certified French Translation for IRCC and Canadian Offices
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada accepts supporting documents in English or French. If a document is in any other language, IRCC asks for a translation by a certified translator, or for a translation accompanied by an affidavit. See our IRCC certified translation page and our guide to IRCC translation requirements.
If you are settling in Quebec, French is often the practical choice. We translate documents into French with the same signed Certificate of Accuracy as our English translations, $22.99 per page, within 24 hours for up to 3 pages.
When an OTTIAQ translator is required
Some Quebec government bodies and professional orders ask for translations by a member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ). If your instructions say so, follow them: our certified translation is prepared for IRCC and other offices, but it does not replace an OTTIAQ seal where one is specifically required.
English to Canadian French for Business
Quebec's Charter of the French Language requires French for many business documents used in the province. We translate:
- Contracts, terms and conditions and customer agreements (business document translation)
- Employee handbooks, offer letters, policies and training material
- Product labels, packaging copy and user manuals (technical translation)
- Websites, apps and e-commerce stores for Quebec customers (website translation)
- Marketing campaigns, ads and brochures adapted, not just translated, for Quebec (marketing translation)
Business content is $0.05 per word and delivered as an editable file. For legal compliance questions about what must be in French, check with your Quebec advisor; we provide the translation, not legal advice.
Quebec French to English Translation
Quebec documents translated into English include birth and marriage certificates from the Directeur de l'état civil, court judgments, notarial deeds, diplomas and transcripts, and employment records. Quebec civil law uses terms with no direct common-law equivalent, such as acte notarié and régime matrimonial, and our translators render them with their meaning made clear. For French documents from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Haiti or Africa, see our French to English page.
Why Choose Us for Canadian French Translation
Human Translators Only
No machine translation. Canadian French is written by translators who use Canadian vocabulary and conventions.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
Included on every order, signed and ready to submit.
24 Hour Standard Delivery
For documents up to 3 pages; longer files get a delivery time with the quote. A 12 hour rush costs $7 more per page.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
Full refund if an authority rejects the translation itself.
Encrypted Upload
Your documents stay confidential from upload to delivery.
Free Revisions
Free revisions for 14 days after delivery.
How Canadian French Translation Works
Upload
Send your file and tell us the direction (English to French or French to English) and who will read it.
Matched translator
We assign a translator who writes Canadian French for your subject: legal, government, business or marketing.
Review
Terminology, names and numbers are checked; certified orders get a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
Delivered
Certified PDFs within 24 hours for up to 3 pages; business files with a date confirmed on your quote.
Translate English to French Canadian: Formats and Conventions
Vocabulary is only part of the job. Canadian French also has its own conventions for numbers, dates and times, following the guidance of the Office québécois de la langue française.
| Item | English (Canada) | Canadian French |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal and thousands | 10,500.75 | 10 500,75 |
| Time of day | 2:30 p.m. | 14 h 30 |
| Written date | March 5, 2026 | le 5 mars 2026 |
| Quotation marks | “text” | « texte » |
For English to French Canadian translation, our translators apply these conventions along with Canadian vocabulary and currency formats.
Canadian French Translation Pricing
One flat rate covers your document in full. The total is shown before you pay.
- English to Canadian French or Quebec French to English
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy for official use
- Canadian vocabulary, formats and legal terms
- 24 hour standard delivery for documents up to 3 pages
- Free revisions for 14 days after delivery, full refund if an authority rejects a certified translation
Optional add-ons
No hidden fees. Free revisions for 14 days after delivery. Compare all translation rates. Need it sooner? See rush translation.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
If IRCC or another authority your translation was prepared for rejects it because of the translation, send us the rejection notice and we will refund your order in full. Free revisions are included for 14 days after delivery; after that, a small revision fee applies.
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