Small gestures, lasting memories
A bilingual star dedication: keep the meaning in both languages
In a multilingual couple, family or friendship, two languages can tell two sides of the same bond. A bilingual dedication works best when it prioritizes the understanding of the recipient and a simple layout rather than a lengthy translation of each formula.
A symbolic dedication in our private register.
Start with the recipient’s most comfortable language
Start by writing in the language that the recipient reads most naturally. The second can take the meaning or provide a short expression that you really share. It is not necessary that the two versions have exactly the same number of words. Avoid choosing a language purely for its appearance if no one can verify the phrase. In a group gift, check the preferred form of address and level of familiarity by someone who knows the relationship.
Translate the meaning rather than each expression
A tender expression or joke can become strange when translated literally. First explain what you want to say in simple terms, then have someone who knows the languages proofread both versions. Check grammar and formal or informal forms of address, and possible romantic ambiguities. The first names remain those chosen by their bearers: do not translate them automatically and keep the accents when they are part of their spelling.
Check both languages in the preview and PDF
Two separate short sentences are often more readable than a doubled paragraph. Check the preview with the actual characters entered and then the confirmed PDF: support for all scripts or emojis should not be assumed. If rendering is a problem, choose wording that the recipient can read rather than an improvised transliteration. The choice of language does not modify the scope of the gift: there remains a dedication in a private registry, without changing the scientific name of the star.
Words to make your own
Pour nos prochaines découvertes. / Here’s to what we discover next.
Merci pour ces moments partagés. / Thank you for the moments we share.
Nos conversations traversent les kilomètres. / Our conversations cross the distance.
Before preparing your gift
- Give priority to the recipient's language.
- Have the meaning and level of familiarity reread.
- Respect the original spelling of first names.
- Check the characters in preview and PDF.