Is this forum for French people also?

I joined just a minute ago. On the first page I could see no posts by anyone with a French name.

Is this forum only for non-French people, or are any members native French speakers?

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Permalink Reply by Neil Coffey on January 5, 2011 at 3:57am

Hi Steve -- everybody of any nationality are welcome on the forum. There are actually various native French speakers who are members.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Kim on January 5, 2011 at 8:01am

Greatest example: I'm a South Korean

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Permalink Reply by Steve Avery on January 5, 2011 at 8:59am

Thanks for replying, Neil. It's interesting to find a native French-speaking South Korean, Adam!

I'm thinking about making a compilation of short sentences in English and French, provided that it's economically viable. I'd rather not attempt it myself, as they would be colloquial, like a phrasebook. Although the sentences are very simple, my French is formal, and I'd not want to risk making a mistake.

If anyone would like to help me with this, I'd be glad. Because there'd be slightly more than 100 sentences, I'd not expect the help to be given as a favour. Anybody willing?

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Permalink Reply by Adam Kim on January 5, 2011 at 9:24am

Nope. I didn't say that I'm a native speaker of French. I'm just like you. A humble student who is learning French as a second foreign language.

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Permalink Reply by Brad Robinson on January 7, 2011 at 9:36am

Hello Steve, how do I say? `thanks for the invite to your birthday we would love to come. See you then. Bye for now, Brad`.

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Permalink Reply by Kaeleen Willeigh on January 5, 2011 at 4:14pm

I am a native French speaker, and it's true, I've never found any French here... although I'm only here for a few minutes x)

PS : I didn't really understand what you want to do, Steve Avery, but if you want any help, I'd be glad to help you :)

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Permalink Reply by Steve Avery on January 5, 2011 at 5:41pm

Thanks for your reply, Kaeleen. I just want to translate about 100 simple sentences into French. They are humorous conversational sentences that are not found in ordinary phrase books.

I haven't written them in English yet, so I can not give any examples. I'd like to know how much I'd have to pay before starting the work.

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Permalink Reply by Kaeleen Willeigh on January 5, 2011 at 7:03pm

I'd do this more for fun than for money... How much would you pay this work ?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Avery on January 6, 2011 at 5:40pm

A bi-lingual speaker would take about 20 seconds to translate each sentence, which would make about 30-40 minutes' work. Would $30 be OK for you?

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Permalink Reply by Kaeleen Willeigh on January 6, 2011 at 10:59pm

I think it would rather take me about 40-60 seconds for each sentence... So, $50 would be more suitable, if it doesn't derange you.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Avery on January 7, 2011 at 11:27am

That may be uneconomic, Kaeleen, but I think I'll go ahead and compile the sentences, anyway. I may then translate the easy ones myself and send you those I'm uncertain about.

It'll take me a little while, as I'll do it in my spare time. I'll use your 'Send Message' link on your profile when I'm ready.