Google Translate offers a user-friendly interface for translating text. However, ChatGPT can also function as a translation tool, albeit with a different approach. While it lacks dedicated language selection boxes, it is still a sophisticated option. Users can provide additional information in the text boxes to specify the desired translation perspective or context.

Make Use Of suggests that by adding phrases like “Translate [text to translate] to English from the perspective of someone discussing the COVID-19 pandemic,” the translation can be tailored accordingly. This contextual information helps ChatGPT use the most appropriate words in the translated output, enhancing the accuracy beyond a literal translation.

By providing such details to ChatGPT, users can potentially overcome challenges like gendered forms in languages such as French. However, there are several factors to consider, and ChatGPT may not always be the optimal choice for translation purposes.