Get the (right) word out :

Virtuoso translations, editing and copywriting

Words don’t just convey information, they create an impression. Make sure it’s a good one.

All copy written, translated or edited by Josée Lafrenière gives you :

Credibility
A voice that speaks to your target audience
Better customer feedback and outcomes
Peace of mind

Member of the Chameleon Collective, English-language specialists

About Josée Lafrenière, Writer, Editor, Translator

Since 2001, Josée has been carefully crafting English copy for companies, organizations, magazines and communications agencies, making sure they hit the right notes in all their written communications.

Her language practice focuses on:

Impeccable work tailored to your audience
On-time delivery
Courtesy at all times

And that’s why most of her business comes from word-of-mouth referrals.

Services

Quality, reliability and friendly service

Some of the clients who trust Josée

Première Moisson

Carnaval de Québec

Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France TD

Confluence Communications

GERAD

Communications Isabo

Conseil des Montréalaises

Les Apatrides bande dessinée

Testimonials

Sharp translations

Fast, accurate and thorough is how I’d describe Josée’s work, but also skillful and fluid. Her background in creative writing shines through her idiomatic, authentic translations. She also walks a masterful line in editing and post-editing of “enough but not too much”—she doesn’t hold back to leave a suggestion or improve phrasing but doesn’t overstep either. Her biculturalism brings added value to our clients’ documents, as she is able to navigate between the two languages and cultures seamlessly. Pleasant, kind and thoughtful, Josée has become a trusted partner over the decade we have worked together. I enthusiastically recommend her services—she is a delight to work with in every way.

Zoë Blowen-Ledoux

Confluence Communications

Eagle-eyed editing

Josée has been reading and correcting my scientific writing in English for 20 years. She is efficient, professional and punctual. On top of having solid training in both languages (French and English), she has another undeniable quality related to her work as a writer: while respecting the client’s writing style, she strives to correct the text and increase its fluidity without altering its “signature,” which suits me perfectly. Josée lit et corrige mes écrits scientifiques en anglais depuis 15 ans. Elle est efficace, professionnelle et ponctuelle. En plus d’avoir une formation solide dans les deux langues (français et anglais), elle a une autre qualité indéniable liée à son profil d’écrivaine. Tout en respectant le style d’écriture de son client, elle essaie de corriger son texte et d’accroitre sa fluidité sans altérer sa « signature », ce qui me convient parfaitement.

I recommend Josée very highly and without hesitation to reread and correct any academic and/or professionals texts.

Hatem Ben Ameur

Professor, Decision Sciences, HEC Montréal

Attuned to your needs

Services Triad has chosen the services of Josée Lafrenière for over nine years, and this trusting relationship continues thanks of course to her excellent performance, but also to her flexibility and adaptability. She understands our needs, our expectations and the time constraints we sometimes face. Josée offers suggestions for improvements and optimization to all our work, which greatly improves the quality of our written documents. Without hesitation, we recommend her services highly.

Sylvie Bourdages

Services Triad

Available and efficient

Josée Lafrenière is professional and always available, even for last-minute requests, which are a frequent occurrence in event organization. She is very efficient and it’s a pleasure to collaborate with her.

Amélie Paquet, Amélie Paquet, communications officer

Carnaval de Québec et Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France

Meticulous and alert

Working with Josée is always a great pleasure! She has extensive experience, is meticulous and is alert to people’s needs. Not only is her work impeccable and high-quality, but she always respects her deadlines. And conversations with her are always cordial and pleasant—which makes collaborating very easy.

Kenza Bennis