Text & chat prompt
Translate while keeping tone and meaning
Translate while keeping tone and meaning: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Translate this text from [LANGUAGE A] to [LANGUAGE B]. Text: [PASTE] Context: [e.g. a message to my boss / a friend / a website] Tone: [FORMAL / CASUAL] Do not translate word for word. Keep the tone and natural phrasing that a native speaker would use. Give the translation, one alternative for any phrase that is hard to translate, and a note on any cultural differences.
Pro tip: Ask for a back-translation to English to check the meaning stayed intact.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 66 words
- Fields to fill in
- LANGUAGE A, LANGUAGE B, PASTE, FORMAL / CASUAL
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: LANGUAGE A, LANGUAGE B, PASTE, FORMAL / CASUAL. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.