About

Hi, thanks for stopping by! My name is Lucile Danilov, I’m a Freelance Translator (English to French) and Localization Consultant.
I’ve been working in the games industry since 2007, and created Loc’d and Loaded (abbreviated LD, which also happens to be my initials!) in 2019 to share my ramblings about Game Localization, as well as my personal thoughts on technical topics, interviews, resources, and more.
Outside of work, my biggest passion is video games (shocking, I know – check out my 100% completion list here), but I also love playing piano, learning languages and tinkering with tech.
If you’re looking to contact me, please use the Contact form below!
Projects
Here are some of the projects I had the opportunity to work on over the years:






















This is just a fraction of my portfolio – I have over a hundred titles under perpetual NDA in which I am not credited, which is also why you’ll often hear me talk about the #TranslatorsInTheCredits movement 🙂
You can also find some coverage of my work here:
- Mouthwashing – French Translation Comments (At0mium)
- WitchSpring R coverage – JRPGfr.net “La localisation française de bonne qualitĂ©”
Testimonials
It was wonderful to work with Lucile, a brilliant linguist with passion, talent, and experience. We worked together on different global projects for over 5 years, and her attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects always impressed me. She always goes above and beyond to ensure the quality of translation. I produced some of the source texts for Lucile, and she was my second pair of eyes I could safely rely on. You can hardly find a better linguist for your gaming project!
Natalia Nesterova
Senior Localization Producer - RiotlocI have worked as Lucile's project manager in nearly 1000 translation tasks, for over 800.000 words, in less than two years time. She is by far the most reliable translator I have worked with, never missing a single deadline and being extremely responsive at all times. She has an unquestionable dedication to her work, and her quality is outstanding, always showing great adaptability. She is certainly the translator every PM wishes to have.
Carlos GĂłmez MartĂnez
Localization Manager - MY.GAMESDedicated, enthusiastic and attention to details are some of the words that defines the best Lucile's work! Her experience in community management and localisation turns her into an invaluable “Swiss knife” for any company that seeks quality visibility and communication on the FR market. She's also the most reliable and responsive translator I've ever worked with so far.    Â
Frédéric Brunet
Language StrategistLucile is a skilled translator who brings exceptional value to any localization project, but her expertise goes beyond mere linguistic accuracy — She has the unique ability to capture the essence and tone of the original text, providing natural and engaging translations. With her commitment to client satisfaction and prompt communication, you can trust that your translation needs will be met efficiently and effectively. Whether you need assistance with translations, specialized consulting, or CAT tool assistance, Lucile is the right choice.
Violaine Sauze
EN>FR Freelance TranslatorWorking with Lucile has been a fantastic experience. Lucile is a true jack of all trades when it comes to localization: an excellent linguist, a crafty localization engineer, and an educator all in one. Beyond just completing tasks on time and with the highest quality, Lucile shares her expertise generously, ensuring that both colleagues and clients gain valuable insights into localization best practices. She takes the time to flag potential issues, suggest improvements, and ensure everything is polished to perfection. As if it wasn't enough, she is also a people magnet and an eloquent host - if you've never attended one of her online events, you're missing out! If you're looking for a linguist and a localization problem solver in one package, Lucile is your top pick!
Valeriy Timchenko
Project Management Team LeadSocial Media
You are already on my website, so feel free to navigate to any of the pages in the top bar! You can also find me here:
- Website: http://luciledanilov.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciledanilov/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustAnotherTL
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/locdandloaded.net


