Description:
To better serve French-speaking users and contributors, we propose creating a comprehensive French-language version of the project Wiki documentation. Currently, all documentation is only available in English, which limits accessibility for French-speaking users who need guidance on using the application, troubleshooting, or contributing to the project.

Proposed Solution:

1. French Wiki Structure:
   • Include all sections from the English documentation:
     • Aperçu du projet: Introduction to WQSAI in French
     • Fonctionnement: Step-by-step user guides in French
     • Documentation des fonctionnalités: Detailed feature documentation
     • Dépannage: Common issues and solutions in French
     • Notes de développement: Technical details for French-speaking contributors
   • Maintain the same structure and formatting as the English Wiki

2. Professional Translation:
   • Translate all existing English documentation accurately into French
   • Ensure technical terms (SPARQL, AI, semantic web) have appropriate French equivalents
   • Adapt examples and context to be relevant for French-speaking users
   • Maintain consistent terminology throughout the documentation

3. French-Specific Content:
   • Include French-specific examples and use cases
   • Adapt troubleshooting for common issues French users might encounter
   • Provide guidance on French-language data sources and SPARQL endpoints
   • Consider French UI conventions and user expectations

4. Integration and Navigation:
   • Add language selector to documentation allowing switching between English and French
   • Link French documentation from the application when French language is selected
   • Ensure cross-references work properly between language versions
   • Make French documentation easily discoverable from the main project page

5. Quality Assurance:
   • Have documentation reviewed by native French speakers
   • Test all links and references in the French documentation
   • Verify technical accuracy of translated content
   • Ensure formatting and code examples work correctly in French context

Benefits:

• Significantly improves accessibility for French-speaking users worldwide
• Supports adoption in Francophone regions (France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Africa)
• Demonstrates commitment to multilingual support and global accessibility
• Reduces language barriers for French-speaking contributors
• Aligns with the application's existing French language interface support
• Increases potential user base in French-speaking markets

Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wqsai/fr