When writing in French is it necessary to translate the name of a place or can it be just be written as it is?

Answer 1

You need to use the French name of whatever place it is (e.g. Angleterre instead of England). However, many townships, counties, parishes, and smaller regions do not have official translated names, so these locations would best be represented by their spelling in the native language (or if the language uses a different alphabet, the closest transliteration into French).

Answer 2

In general, it is not necessary to translate the name of a place when writing in French. You can write the place name as it is, especially if it is a well-known location. However, for lesser-known places or when there is a commonly used French translation, you may choose to use the translated name instead.