Skype Adds Support For French And German Languages

Microsoft Skype Translator has introduced French and German to the line-up of spoken languages available in the Skype Translator preview app, according to reports.

Microsoft is now bringing French and German to its Skype Translator app and a few months ago, the company had added Italian and Chinese support to the Skype Translator app, according to a report on The Verge. With this, the Skype Translator app now supports six languages that include English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish, reports The Verge.

In its official Skype blog, Microsoft said, “We are now breaking down more language barriers, and bringing the world closer together, by offering six spoken Skype Translator languages -- English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish -- along with 50 instant messaging languages.”

For Windows 8 users, Skype Translator is currently available only as a modified version of the Skype Modern app, reports Tech Times.

On May 12, Microsoft had announced that its Skype Translator Preview will be available for all Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Technical Preview users. The company has removed the sign-up requirement making it easier to obtain the Skype Translator Preview. Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 preview PC or tablet users can now download the Skype Translator preview application from the Windows Store and they (users) can use it as soon as it is downloaded, which means users do not have to sign up or wait, Microsoft said through its Skype Blogs.

Skype Translator is used for real time transaction between two people but now the Redmond based software giant is turning its focus on people who are either deaf or have hearing defects, reports The Verge. The publication also mentioned that the company had recently opened up Skype Translator for anyone to try and with French and German support, Microsoft now has a bigger audience for its translation service.

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