Turn everyday English into Regency style language

Before and after

Tap one to drop it into the translator.

• “I'm not coming tonight.”

  “I fear society must endure this evening without the pleasure of my presence.”

• “Why did you ignore me?”

  “I confess myself curious as to how my correspondence escaped your attention so entirely.”

• “No.”

  “I regret to say that such a proposal could not possibly tempt me.”

• “Are you free tonight?”

  “Might I hope to secure the pleasure of your company this evening?”

• “I'm running late.”

  “I fear punctuality has, for the moment, abandoned me.”

How it works

1. 1

   Write normally

   Say what you actually mean.

2. 2

   Choose your tone

   Proper, romantic, cutting, dramatic or flirtatious.

3. 3

   Translate

   Copy your considerably more elegant version.