Consecutive interpretation services in Brussels: interpreters for your meetings and negotiations
For a negotiation, an official visit, a training session or a medical appointment, the consecutive interpreter renders each statement in the other language right after the speaker. No equipment is needed: the exchange stays direct and natural.
- Interpreters specialised in your field
- No booth or headsets to arrange
- On site in Brussels and Europe, or remote
- In Brussels since 2002
- All EU languages
- Negotiations, visits, training
- Quote in 5 minutes
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What is consecutive interpreting?
The speaker talks for a few sentences or a few minutes, then pauses. The interpreter, who takes notes using a technique specific to the profession, faithfully renders the message in the other language. The exchange continues segment by segment.
Consecutive interpreting needs no booth or headsets: it suits small meetings, negotiations, site visits, short speeches and appointments where every word counts.
The trade-off: every statement is heard twice, so the meeting takes longer. For a conference or a tightly timed programme, simultaneous interpretation is the better choice.
Simultaneous, consecutive, whispered or remote: which technique?
| Technique | How it works | Best for | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous | In real time, from a booth | Conferences, general assemblies, congresses, European committees | Booths, consoles, receivers, technician |
| Consecutive | The speaker pauses, the interpreter renders | Negotiations, official visits, short speeches, training | None (a microphone in large rooms) |
| Whispered | Softly, next to one to three listeners | Small groups, hearings, meetings, site visits | None, or a portable “bidule” kit |
| Remote | Interpreters connected to your online meeting | Webinars, Zoom or Teams meetings, hybrid events | Interpretation channel or dedicated platform |
Liaison interpreting: consecutive for short exchanges
Liaison interpreting is a form of consecutive interpreting done in short sentences, in both directions, between two people or two small groups. The interpreter follows the conversation without long note-taking or speeches.
It is the solution for business meetings, medical or social interviews, administrative appointments, trade fairs and company visits.
A consecutive interpreter prepared for your meeting
Specialist in your field
Legal, medical, technical, social, institutional: we choose the interpreter for the subject and register of the meeting.
Preparation in advance
Agenda, slides, participant names, glossary: the interpreter works on your documents before the assignment.
Long meetings
Beyond a few hours of intensive exchanges, we plan regular breaks or a second interpreter.
All languages
French, Dutch, English, German and all EU languages, plus many non-European languages.
On site or remote
In Brussels, Belgium and Europe, or by videoconference.
Confidentiality
Interpreters bound by professional secrecy, NDA on request.
From your request to the assignment
Your brief
Date, venue, languages, duration and topic.
Your quote in 5 minutes
A fixed price, with no hidden costs.
Preparation
Choice of interpreter, documents and glossary shared.
The assignment
The interpreter arrives early and stays focused on your exchange.
Other types of interpreting for your event
Simultaneous interpretation
For a large audience and several languages at once, from booths.
See simultaneous →Small groups · visitsWhispered interpreting
The interpreter whispers the translation to one to three people.
See whispered →OnlineOnline interpreting
For your Zoom or Teams meetings and hybrid events.
See online interpreting →French · DutchFrench-Dutch interpreter
For your bilingual meetings in Brussels and Belgium.
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We support clients worldwide and in every language. Describe what you need and attach your document: a project manager will reply with the price and turnaround time.
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Consecutive interpreting: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpreting?
In consecutive, the speaker pauses so the interpreter can render the message: no equipment is needed, but speaking time doubles. In simultaneous, the interpreter works at the same time from a booth and participants listen through headsets.
Does consecutive interpreting make the meeting longer?
Yes: every statement is heard in both languages. Allow roughly twice as much time for interpreted passages, or choose simultaneous for a timed programme.
Is any equipment needed?
No. In a large room, a microphone for the interpreter is enough.
What is liaison interpreting?
Consecutive interpreting in short sentences, in both directions, for a meeting, visit or interview between a few people.
Is one interpreter enough?
For a meeting of a few hours, yes, with breaks. For a full day of intensive exchanges, we recommend a second interpreter.
Can consecutive interpreting be done remotely?
Yes, by videoconference: the interpreter joins your meeting and speaks after each speaker.
A meeting or negotiation to prepare?
Describe your appointment: a project manager replies within 5 minutes with an interpreter and a fixed price.