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Ephraimjo
Feb 05, 2026Iron Contributor
What is the best way to translate english to french for text document
I have a bunch of text document in English and want to get them translated to French in a fast way. Can you suggest the best way to translate an entire English text document into French without manua...
Versecxy
Feb 05, 2026Iron Contributor
What about the SQL Server Machine Learning Services if you want to translate English to French on a Windows PC is technically possible but not practical or straightforward. SQL Server Machine Learning Services allows you to run Python or R scripts within SQL Server, which means you could, in theory, use a machine learning model or API for translation. However, this requires significant setup, including obtaining a translation model or API, and scripting knowledge.
Key points to consider:
- There is no built-in feature in SQL Server Machine Learning Services specifically for translating English to French.
- You would need to integrate an external translation API, such as Microsoft Translator API or Google Translate API, which might involve costs beyond free tier limits.
- Implementing this involves setting up SQL Server, enabling Machine Learning Services, writing Python or R scripts, and managing API keys.
- This process is complex for transfating English to French on Windows PC, technical, and not recommended for simple translation tasks.