I would personally set clear expectations and communicate realistic timelines and quality levels upfront when facing urgent translation requests. Then propose alternatives and suggest expedited options, like machine translation with human review, to better meet the client's needs.

Les limites je les gère efficacement en adoptant des stratégies de traduction rapides et dans la mesure du possible, en répartissant les tâches avec mes collègues pour que ça avance rapidement, tout en maintenant une traduction de qualité; afin de répondre aux exigences du client.

By all standards every type of work even translation request must come with a clear timeline for delivery. If the client expects precision and quality, it must come with a specific deadline.

Leverage the "5Ws" and "1H". When urgent translation requests come in, communication is everything. What to say: Be clear about limitations but focus on quality. Why: Honesty builds trust and positions you as a professional. When: Respond quickly to acknowledge urgency while setting realistic expectations. Where: Use the client’s preferred platform, be it email, chat, or a call, for clarity. Who: Speak directly to decision-makers to avoid confusion. How: Use a positive, solution-focused tone. Suggest splitting tasks or prioritizing urgent sections. With this approach, you show respect for deadlines while safeguarding the quality your clients depend on.

As if this is not the story of our life. We always face tight time deliveries, urgent requests, and last minute requests. We should always be candid with your client regarding our timelines and other tasks we are working on. There is always an ethical part that you have to inform your client if you will be able to take this request and deliver as needed. Always be true to your client that it is not just about delivering translated content, but the most important standard is the quality of your work. Stressing this will always help you in negotiating deadlines.