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This is the list of the number of characters needed to translate an English text of 100 characters to each language. These values determine the cost (number of points) of each text submitted. The values are automatically improved and upgraded each time a translation is accepted by an Expert or an Administrator.

When you are not sure, we advise you to start a discussion about the translation to require the help of other members.

When there are too many errors, please look at the profile of the translator. If the translator is new to Cucumis.org, please send him or her a personal message including the reasons of the rejection.

Take into account the amount of work accomplished by the translator. If there are only a few words to modify or a point to add, we advise you to edit the translation and accept it. You won't get any points for editing but you get points each time you accept or reject a translation.

Reject or edit?

The translation must follow the punctuation, the uppercases and lowercases of the original text. For example if there is no point at the end of the sentences of the original text, there must not be a point in the translated text.

First of all the translation must respect the meaning of the original text. It must be written with a rich vocabulary by a fluently speaking translator.

Before accepting a translation, make sure it is nearly perfect

They have additional rights but also additional responsibilities. Without their participation, no translation can be validated, that's why they are rewarded with bonus points.

Here are specific advices and rules for Experts or Administrators

Please refer to %s for more details about the rules of translating on Cucumis

You can start a discussion about the translation or send a personal message to the submitter to get more details

Please take the time to read these pages before translating or submitting a text

Be careful, when the text is not authorized to be published on cucumis.org, it is automatically deleted %d weeks after submission

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