Prism Linguistics arranges Breton interpreters and Breton translation across Canada. Breton is a Celtic language of Brittany in north-western France, and because France issues civil records in French, many files also involve French translation. Breton interpreting is served by telephone and video wherever a client is based, and on site where an interpreter is available.
Breton is a Brythonic Celtic language, related to Welsh and Cornish. When a Breton interpreter is requested for a Canadian court, hospital or IRCC setting we note which of the traditional groupings the speaker comes from, since the KLTG areas of Kernev, Leon, Treger and Gwened differ in pronunciation and some vocabulary.
Breton interpreting is delivered by phone or video from wherever a qualified interpreter is available, and on site where one can attend. Before the appointment we confirm the client's preferred language and the interpreting requirements so the appropriate Breton interpreter is assigned for the setting.
Common settings include legal and court interpreting, medical and hospital interpreting, IRCC and Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) interviews, and police and enforcement work. See all on-site interpreting options or start a free quote.
Breton uses the Latin alphabet under a modern unified spelling, but civil documents from France are issued in French, so a birth, marriage or death certificate, a court record or an education transcript from Brittany will almost always need certified French to English or French translation rather than Breton translation. We prepare those with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths, and acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution.
Genuine Breton-language material tends to be cultural, literary, genealogical or historical rather than official, and we translate that faithfully when a client needs it, for example family papers, association records or heritage texts. Where a document mixes Breton and French we confirm the content first and translate exactly what the source shows, adding nothing.
For documents rather than spoken interpreting, see certified Breton translation, our full Breton translation services, or general document translation. Every translation moves through our TEP workflow — translation, editing and proofreading by separate linguists — with free revisions.
An interpreter attends in person for hearings, medical appointments and meetings. On-site interpreting
Same-day, often within minutes, for calls, intake and urgent situations. Phone interpreting
Telehealth, remote hearings and sign language, anywhere in Canada. Video interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting for events and multilingual meetings. Conference interpreting
Legal consultations, settlement services and private appointments. Private interpreting
ASL and LSQ interpreting for accessible appointments and events. Sign language
We arrange Breton interpreters in cities across every province and territory — on site in the major centres and by telephone or video everywhere else:
Need documents translated locally? We provide certified Breton translation in the same cities:
Or browse every city we cover.
Breton (Brezhoneg) is a Celtic language spoken in Brittany, France - the only living Celtic language with its main speaker community in continental Europe rather than the British Isles. Around 200,000 people speak it, with use concentrated in western Brittany and undergoing modest revitalization through bilingual Diwan schools. Our Breton translation requests are typically tied to Breton-language family records being researched by descendants of French emigrants.
Almost certainly French. France issues civil records in French, so a certificate, court record or transcript from Brittany normally needs certified French translation. We will confirm the actual source language before quoting.
Yes, by phone or video across Canada and in person where an interpreter is available. Tell us the setting and the speaker's regional background and we confirm availability for the date.
We provide a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths, but acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution, so confirm the requirement with the office handling your file.
Tell us the language, the setting and the date through our quote form or by phone. We return a written quote with the exact price and turnaround, usually within 60 minutes during business hours, before you commit.
Tell us the setting, the city and the date, and we will confirm a qualified Breton interpreter and a firm price.