For years, Google Translate has become part of everyone’s habits, but as uses evolve, so do expectations:
translating word for word is no longer enough when it comes to understanding a conversation, an intention or a cultural nuance.
After its
initial integration into Gemini last month , Google is now seeking to
bring machine translation closer to a human exchange , making it more fluid and natural…
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recent press release indicates that the integration of Gemini into Google Translate is set to accelerate. Whereas previous approaches relied heavily on
direct word matches , the new model analyzes the overall context of a sentence before offering an interpretation.
Thus, the tool should be able to take into account idiomatic expressions, slang or local turns of phrase to reduce awkward translations that could hinder understanding.
Google is leveraging Gemini 3 , which can process complex or ambiguous sentences by considering their true meaning rather than their raw grammatical structure. Currently, these improvements cover nearly twenty languages , including French, with a gradual rollout across mobile, web, and iOS and Android apps.
This new update introduces real-time voice translation , although it is currently only available in beta on Android. Specifically, users can hear the translation of a conversation directly in their headphones, without having to read it on the screen, in over 70 languages.
From a technological standpoint, Gemini handles continuous audio streams and doesn’t simply reproduce words. The model also attempts to preserve the tone, rhythm, and emphasis of each speaker, in order to better distinguish intentions and the dynamics of the exchange. This approach contrasts sharply with previous solutions, often limited to segmented or delayed audio translations.
This new update introduces real-time voice translation , although it is currently only available in beta on Android. Specifically, users can hear the translation of a conversation directly in their headphones, without having to read it on the screen, in over 70 languages.
From a technological standpoint, Gemini handles continuous audio streams and doesn’t simply reproduce words. The model also attempts to preserve the tone, rhythm, and emphasis of each speaker, in order to better distinguish intentions and the dynamics of the exchange. This approach contrasts sharply with previous solutions, often limited to segmented or delayed audio translations.