Carla Lavaste

Carla Lavaste – Translator

French national with twelve years of life experience in the USA. Professional literary translator from English to French since 2013.

Overview

I am passionate about writing, translating and literature in general. The twelve years that I have spent in the United States have given me a very good knowledge of American culture and an excellent command of the English language. Needless to say, I know French, my mother tongue, inside and out.

I am meticulous and always respectful of my clients’ deadlines. I am also a curious mind, always happy to learn about new subject matters.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Political Science & Current Affairs Psychology
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English to French
Certifications
  • Master 2 professionnel de traduction littéraire de Paris 7
  • Sciences Po Paris
  • Master in marketing communications from Northwestern University

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2013 — Present
Translation of books from English to French for French publishers, translation of articles for Harvard Business Review, freelance translator for companies.

Self-employed

Sep, 2015 — Present
Rédaction de contenu, pigiste.

Carla has 3 reviews

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Djenane N.

Djenane N.

Jan, 2026

It has been a pleasure working with Carla. Her high professional standards and natural efficiency make her someone I would gladly work with again and wholeheartedly recommend to others. She is reliable, responsive, and a true asset to any project.
Jeffrey H.

Jeffrey H.

Oct, 2025

Cara was thoroughly professional, producing a high-quality translation ahead of the agreed deadline. She was extremely helpful in guiding me through the intricacies of approaching French publishers.
Carla L.
Thank you so much, Jeffrey, for your kind and thoughtful review. I really hope your book will find its French readership! I also learned a lot while working on the sample translation, which was a g...
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Habib K.

Habib K.

Oct, 2025

Carla is a wonderful person with high-level professionalism, which comes with her high-quality work. I will recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat.
Carla L.
Thank you for your review from the bottom of my heart, Habib. May your book find the success it deserves.

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