To access website content and be able to learn about digital technology, there are many translation applications available. Here are some of the most popular ones:

The reference translation application for many globe-trotters, available on both Android and iOS, is Google Translate. This application offers several tools to facilitate communication with locals during your travels:

  • The Conversation mode allows you to engage in direct discussions with your interlocutor using your smartphone’s microphone. Translations are provided instantly, enabling smooth communication despite the language barrier.
  • The Photo mode uses your phone’s camera to instantly translate signs, signs, restaurant menus, and other visual elements. This facilitates understanding of information displayed in a foreign language.
  • The Drawing mode is particularly useful for Asian languages as it can recognize ideograms. You can simply draw the characters you don’t understand, and the application will translate them for you.

In summary, Google Translate is a versatile application that offers a range of convenient tools to help travelers overcome language barriers and communicate effectively during their travels around the world.

Microsoft Bing Translator, also known as Microsoft Translator, includes over 70 languages in its database and allows you to translate vocal elements, conversations, images with text, all of this in offline mode. This can be particularly handy if you don’t have an internet connection during your travels. With this free application for Android and iOS, you can not only converse with another person in bilingual mode but also connect multiple people’s smartphones (up to 100) to participate in multilingual conversations.

DeepL propose également un mode Conversation incluant la saisie vocale et la traduction de texte dans les images. Cet outil est indispensable lors de vos voyages, et il est entièrement gratuit. En outre, DeepL vous permet d’enregistrer les traductions d’expressions ou de mots à mémoriser pour une utilisation future. Bien que DeepL ne prenne en charge que 28 langues, son système de traduction surpasse celui de ses concurrents, notamment en ce qui concerne la traduction de termes techniques en fonction du contexte.

For your holidays, iTranslate can be an interesting alternative, especially with the ability to translate from one language to another with oral pronunciation of the translation if pronunciation escapes you. A dictionary is at your disposal, and you can enjoy features such as favorites and sharing, history, and a verb conjugation module. However, for translation of text in images or offline translation, you will need to subscribe to the Pro version, which is a paid subscription.

Amazon’s translation service prioritizes the Conversation mode. Once the languages of both speakers are automatically detected, each person can speak, and the conversation unfolds like an instant messaging platform, allowing everyone to see the words spoken and/or listen to the voice synthesis. The application supports over a hundred languages and dialects.