About

Clément Dhollande is a Senior French Localisation & Content Specialist with over seven years of experience delivering best-in-class copy for leading global brands. He specialises in transforming brand voice into effective, revenue-generating customer experiences for French-speaking markets. A trusted adviser on cultural nuance, he has guided over 100 high-visibility releases, preventing costly brand missteps.


Brand Experience & Impact

Clément has a proven record of improving quality and efficiency for major international companies.

  • Under Armour (July 2022 – Present): As the French (France) Localisation Lead, he manages vendor relationships and has driven a 60% LQA mark improvement in the first year. He established a vendor feedback loop that slashed revision cycles and directs French voiceover sessions for branded content.
  • Spotify (June 2022 – Present): Working as a French Language Specialist via Vistatec, he architected Spotify France’s term-base and style guide. This initiative brought lexical consistency to thousands of assets and sharply reduced content-defect tickets.
  • Nike EMEA (August 2018 – May 2025): As a French Translator and Reviewer, he delivered and reviewed high-volume copy for flagship campaigns, achieving exceptionally low defect rates. He also evaluated and trained machine-translation engines, cutting post-editing time.

leurn.co

Clément is the founder of leurn.co, a French language tutoring service. The lessons are designed for near-beginners and advanced learners who want to gain confidence in real-world interactions. The curriculum focuses on spoken French, pronunciation, and practical conversations through role-playing and listening exercises.


Qualifications & Professional Development

His expertise is supported by strong academic credentials and a commitment to continuous learning.

  • Education: Holds a Master of Arts in Literary Translation, Adaptation, and Interpretation and a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from the University of Angers.
  • Certifications & Memberships: He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and holds certifications in Python Programming. He is currently completing the AMSPAR Level 3 Medical Terminology certificate (Q3 2025 completion).
  • Languages: Native or bilingual proficiency in English and French, with professional working proficiency in German, Persian (Farsi), and Dari.