Nicolas Soumis
Specialized Language Services
Specialized Language Services
Make your ideas cross frontiers and reach new horizons
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About
Rigour. Human intelligence. Diligence. Sensitivity.
Nicolas’ background is unusual for a language professional. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, he calls upon his vast scientific knowledge, his excellent language skills and his unparalleled rigour to offer language services that are perfectly tailored to the needs of organizations and research teams working in various scientific fields. His work also leads him to regularly collaborate with the community and social innovation sectors.
Whether offering scientific revision or more common language services such as translation, copywriting or copy editing, Nicolas has been taking a personalized approach powered by human intelligence and sensitivity since 2010.
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Testimonials
“The quality of Nicolas Soumis’ translations is exceptional. He is particularly skilled at translating in the fields of the natural sciences and sustainable development, both for his accurate choices of terms and expressions, and for the nuances he brings to a text.”
Josée Breton
Research and Development Institute for the Agri-Environment
“Nicolas Soumis has provided superior and timely French translation for a number of information items and website for the knowledge translation component of the Canadian AgriSafety Applied Research Program through Agrivita Canada Inc and the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture. Nicolas was excellent at providing explanations regarding his choice of words for translation. He demonstrated a keen eye for the scientific details of the content and ensuring the most accurate translation. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.”
Tess Kelly
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture
“Nicolas’ translations and edits for Équiterre were fantastic. Not only is he familiar with the specialized vocabulary of climate change, he is an excellent writer and his French is impeccable. I didn’t find any errors. I highly recommend his services. His rates are affordable and he meets our tight deadlines.”
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Marie-Eve Roy
Équiterre
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“In his work, Nicolas demonstrates rigour and professionalism. He is careful to meet the needs of his client. The result is of high quality. He meets deadlines and keeps the client informed of the progress of his work. The price he asks is very reasonable, especially given the quality of his work. I personally recommend him and will not hesitate to do business with him in the future.”
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Joëlle Deschambault
ETC Group
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“Finding a proficient and professional translator has been a long quest for Taking Root. We are thus delighted to have found Nicolas. Working with him is a pleasure. With his knowledge in the sciences, the environment and, more specifically, in climate change, he is a precious asset to us. His French translations are impeccable and very nuanced, and he never misses even the tightest of deadlines. I recommend his services without hesitation!”
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Samuel Gervais
Taking Root
​“Nicolas is very detail-oriented, thorough, thoughtful, collaborative, and prompt. I’ve enjoyed working with him on several projects, and would recommend him to anyone in need of a translator.”
Christina Palassio
Community Food Centres Canada