French translation style guide

Rules

  • Use of vous instead of tu,

  • A space before and after a colon and a semi-colon and a space after a dot and a comma,

  • Follow english capitalization,

  • Prefer the infinitive form of a verb: Save into Sauver (instead of Sauvez).

Some translations can be tricky, so please don’t hesitate to ask the community or contribute to this guide.

Terms

  • stream - canal

  • topic - sujet

  • edit - modifier

  • email - courriel

  • upload - envoyer

  • bot - robot

  • alert word - mot alerte

  • emoji - emoji

  • subscription - abonnement

  • mute - rendre muet/muet

  • home - accueil

  • narrow - restreindre

  • pin - épingler

  • star - favori/mettre en favori

  • organization - organisation