Neural Machine Translator

A Major Project Report Submitted

In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Technology
in
Computer Science and Engineering
(Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
by
K. KRISHNA CHAITANYA - 21N31A6685
L. MEGHANA - 21N31A6696
N. SRIYAMSHA - 21N31A66D1

Under the esteemed Guidance of

Mr. S. VENKATESWARARAJU
Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

(ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING)
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
(Affiliated to JNTU, Hyderabad, Approved by AICTE, Accredited by NBA & NAAC – ‘A’ Grade, ISO 9001:2015 Certified)
Maisammaguda (v), Near Dullapally, Via: Kompally, Hyderabad – 500 100, Telangana State,
India. website: www.mrcet.ac.in
2024-2025
 DECLARATION
We hereby declare that the project entitled “Neural Machine Translator”
submitted to Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, affiliated to
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) for the award of the
degree of Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering-
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a result of original research work
done by us.

It is further declared that the project report or any part thereof has not been
previously submitted to any University or Institute for the award of degree or
diploma.

K. KRISHNA CHAITANYA (21N31A6685)

L. MEGHANA (21N31A6696)
N. SRIYAMSHA (21N31A66D1)
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this is the bonafide record of the project titled “Neural
Machine Translator” submitted by K. Krishna Chaitanya (21N31A6685), L.
Meghana (21N31A6696), N. Sriyamsha (21N31A66D1) of B.Tech in the partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Technology in
Computer Science and Engineering- Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning, Dept. of CSE(AI&ML) during the year 2024-2025. The results
embodied in this project report have not been submitted to any other university
or institute for the award of any degree or diploma.

Mr. S. VENKATESWARARAJU Dr. D. SUJATHA

Assistant Professor Professor and Dean (CSE&ET)
INTERNAL GUIDE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

Date of Viva-Voce Examination held on:

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We feel honored and privileged to place our warm salutation to our college Malla
Reddy College of Engineering and technology (UGC-Autonomous), our Director
Dr. VSK Reddy who gave us the opportunity to have experience in engineering
and profound technical knowledge.

We are indebted to our Principal Dr. S. Srinivasa Rao for providing us with
facilities to do our project and his constant encouragement and moral support
which motivated us to move forward with the project.

We would like to express our gratitude to our Head of the Department

Dr. D. Sujatha, Professor and Dean (CSE&ET) for encouraging us in every aspect
of our system development and helping us realize our full potential.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude and indebtedness to our project
supervisor Mr. S. Venkateswara raju, Assistant Professor for her valuable
suggestions and interest throughout the course of this project.

We convey our heartfelt thanks to our Project Coordinator, Dr. L. Melinda,

Assistant Professor for allowing for his regular guidance and constant
encouragement during our dissertation work

We would also like to thank all supporting staff of department of CSE(AI&ML)

and all other departments who have been helpful directly or indirectly in making
our Major Project a success.

We would like to thank our parents and friends who have helped us with their
valuable suggestions and support has been very helpful in various phases of the
completion of the Major Project.

K. Krishna Chaitanya(21N31A6685)

L. Meghana(21N31A6696)
N. Sriyamsha(21N31A66D1)

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 ABSTRACT

This project is about the application of Neural Machine Translation (NMT) for
translating French sentences into English. NMT, an advanced deep learning
methodology, has significantly transformed machine translation by enhancing accuracy
and fluency compared to traditional approaches. By leveraging NMT, this project aims
to bridge linguistic gaps, enabling seamless communication across languages.

The core components of this project involve data preprocessing, model building,
and model evaluation. A carefully curated dataset, consisting of parallel text in both
source (French) and target (English) languages, is used for training and validation.
Several architectures are explored to determine the most efficient approach, including
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Bidirectional RNNs, and Encoder-Decoder models.
These architectures are assessed based on their effectiveness in capturing linguistic
nuances and generating coherent translations.

Through rigorous experimentation, an Encoder-Decoder model is finalized as the

optimal choice for this translation task, demonstrating superior accuracy and fluency in
translating sentences while maintaining contextual integrity. Model implementation is
conducted using deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras, with
training performed in a Google Colaboratory environment utilizing GPU acceleration.

Beyond technical advancements, this project underscores the societal

importance of machine translation, contributing to a more interconnected world by
overcoming linguistic barriers. The ability to automatically translate text between
languages can facilitate cross-cultural communication, international collaboration, and
accessibility in various domains such as education, business, and social interactions.

By harnessing the power of NMT, this project demonstrates how deep learning
techniques can enhance the quality and efficiency of language translation systems,
paving the way for continued improvements in multilingual communication
technologies.

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This project explores the application of Neural Machine Translation (NMT) for
translating French sentences as a source into the English language as the target. NMT, a
powerful deep learning technique, has revolutionized machine translation by achieving
high accuracy and fluency.

This project aims to leverage NMT's capabilities to translate texts from source language
to target language. The project will involve Preprocessing of data, model building and
testing of the model.

We will utilize separate texts for both source and target languages for training and
evaluation. This project has the potential to accurately translate sentences or text from
a source language to target language. By harnessing the power of NMT, we can
contribute to a more connected and well communicable environment.

By harnessing deep learning techniques, this model sets a foundation for further
advancements in automatic translation systems, improving fluency, accuracy, and
inclusivity in global interactions.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.no CONTENTS Page No.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Purpose 5-7
1.2 Background of project 8-10
1.3 Scope of project 11-13
1.4 Project features 14-17

CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 18

2.1 Software Requirements 18
2.2 Hardware Requirements 18
2.3 Existing Systems 19-22
2.4 Proposed System 23-26

CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM DESIGN 27

3.1 System Architecture 27
3.2 UML Diagrams 28-31

CHAPTER 4 IMPLEMENTATION 32
4.1 Code 32-38
4.2 Output Screens 39-40
4.3 Testing 41-45

CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE

5.1 Conclusion 46-51
5.2 Future Scope 52-55

CHAPTER 6 BIBLOGRAPHY 53-55

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3.1 Architecture Diagram 28

3.2.1 Use Case Diagram 29

3.2.2 Class Diagram 30

3.2.3 Sequential Diagram 31

3.2.4 Activity Diagram 32

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
S. No ABBREVIATIONS
1. RNN - Recurrent Neural Network
2. ML – Machine Learning
3. DL – Deep Learning
4. NMT – Neural Machine Translator
5. API - Application Programming Interface

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to develop an automated translation system that

leverages Neural Machine Translation to convert languages effectively and
efficiently. Below is a deep dive into why this project was undertaken and what
problems it aims to solve:

1. Solving the Language Barrier

The modern world is highly interconnected, and communication across different

languages is more essential than ever. However, learning new languages is time-
consuming and resource-intensive. This project aims to bridge that communication
gap using advanced AI-driven translation, making it easier for people to:

 Understand foreign languages instantly.

 Collaborate globally without needing human translators.

 Reduce miscommunication across multilingual contexts.

2. Speed and Efficiency

Manual translation or traditional rule-based systems are:

 Slow – especially when translating large volumes of text.

 Expensive – human translators require time and compensation.

 Limited – rule-based systems struggle with idioms, slang, and nuanced contexts.

This project uses deep learning (NMT) to:

 Translate large amounts of content in a short time.

 Provide real-time or near real-time translations.

 Work efficiently even with limited human supervision.

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3. Real-World Applications

The project explores how NMT can be deployed in areas such as:

 Customer Support: Auto-translate support tickets from global users.

 Social Media Monitoring: Translate user-generated content (UGC) for sentiment

analysis.

 Technical Documentation: Efficiently translate manuals and reference material,

which are often repetitive but essential.

 E-commerce and Global Business: Translate product descriptions, user reviews,

and emails across languages.

4. Educational Purpose

In addition to its technical goal, the project also serves as a learning platform for the
team to:

 Understand Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts.

 Gain practical skills in deep learning, especially sequence models.

 Work hands-on with real-world datasets, Google Colab, and TensorFlow/Keras.

 Learn to build, evaluate, and improve AI models.

5. Cost-Efficiency and Scalability

Another key goal is to demonstrate how NMT:

 Can reduce translation costs significantly.

 Is scalable – once trained, the model can be applied to thousands of sentences

instantly.

 Can be integrated into larger systems through APIs or other interfaces.

6. Limitations Acknowledged

The purpose is also to highlight and understand the limitations of current NMT
systems, such as:

 Dependence on training data vocabulary.

 Struggles with low-resource languages.

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In essence, the purpose of this project is to explore how deep learning-based
translation systems can contribute to breaking language barriers, improving global
collaboration, and automating multilingual communication in a scalable, accurate,
and cost-effective way.

The successful implementation of the NMT system proved the effectiveness of deep
learning techniques in the domain of machine translation. Traditional translation
methods—such as rule-based or statistical models—are limited in their ability to
capture the context, grammar, and nuances of a sentence. In contrast, NMT uses a
sequence-to-sequence architecture with neural networks that can learn from data
patterns, understand sentence structures, and generate fluent translations. By
comparing various architectures like basic RNNs, bidirectional LSTMs, and an
encoder-decoder model, the project demonstrated that modern NMT models not
only produce more accurate translations but also improve efficiency and
adaptability.

Another major objective of the project was educational. The development process
offered the team valuable hands-on experience in natural language processing, deep
learning, and model optimization. It required a deep understanding of tokenization,
preprocessing, training models with TensorFlow/Keras, and evaluating performance
metrics. These experiences helped the team bridge the gap between theoretical
concepts and practical implementation, making the project both a technical success
and a learning milestone.

The project achieved its core purpose of showcasing how neural machine translation
can be used to overcome language barriers in a scalable, cost-effective, and efficient
way. It highlights the potential of AI to facilitate global communication, automate
translation tasks, and empower individuals and organizations to operate beyond
linguistic boundaries. This work lays a strong foundation for future enhancements,
such as integrating attention mechanisms or transformer-based models, and moving
closer to real-time, multilingual translation systems.

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1.2 Background of project:

The background of this project is rooted in the broader field of Natural Language
Processing (NLP), a subdomain of artificial intelligence that focuses on enabling
machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language. One of the most
practical and impactful applications of NLP is machine translation, which refers to the
automatic translation of text or speech from one language to another. With
globalization and the internet bringing people from diverse linguistic backgrounds
closer than ever, machine translation has become essential in fields like education,
international business, customer service, and online communication.

Traditionally, machine translation systems were based on Rule-Based Machine

Translation (RBMT) and Statistical Machine Translation (SMT) methods. RBMT
systems relied on handcrafted linguistic rules and dictionaries created by human
experts, making them rigid and difficult to scale. SMT systems, which came later,
used probability and statistical models trained on large bilingual text corpora.
Although SMT improved translation fluency and coverage, it struggled with complex
sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and long-range dependencies between
words.

The limitations of RBMT and SMT led to the evolution of Neural Machine
Translation (NMT). NMT systems use deep learning, specifically neural networks, to
learn translation patterns directly from data. Unlike SMT, which translates word-by-
word or phrase-by-phrase, NMT translates entire sentences at once using sequence-to-
sequence (Seq2Seq) models. These models consist of two main components: an
encoder, which processes the input sentence and converts it into a numerical context
vector, and a decoder, which generates the translated output. This architecture allows
the model to better understand the semantics and context of a sentence, resulting in
more fluent and human-like translations.

In recent years, the introduction of attention mechanisms and transformer

architectures (like Google's BERT and OpenAI’s GPT) has further revolutionized
machine translation. These models improve the handling of long-term dependencies
and allow for parallel processing of words, making translations faster and more
accurate. However, they often require large-scale computational resources and
massive training datasets, which may not be accessible in smaller or academic
projects.

The motivation for this project emerged from the need to apply these modern NMT
techniques in a resource-constrained academic setting. The goal was to build a
simplified yet effective NMT model to translate French sentences into English, using
accessible tools like Google Colaboratory, Python, and deep learning libraries such as
TensorFlow and Keras. The choice of French-English translation was influenced by
the availability of clean bilingual datasets and the importance of this language pair in
NLP research and real-world applications.

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The project also recognized the practical importance of machine translation in daily
life. Whether it’s translating user-generated content on social media, processing
customer service requests, or making technical manuals accessible in multiple
languages, translation systems are increasingly becoming critical tools in both
personal and professional settings. As a result, this project not only serves as an
academic exercise but also as a step toward solving real-world problems using
intelligent systems.

In summary, the background of this project lies in the evolution of machine

translation—from rule-based to neural approaches—and the ongoing effort to create
more accurate, efficient, and scalable translation systems. By leveraging NMT and
adapting it to an academic project, this work contributes to the growing field of AI-
driven language translation and offers a foundation for future research and
development.

Types of Machine Translation:

Rule-based machine translation (RBMT): In rule-based machine

translation, linguistic rules and dictionaries are used to generate translations
based on established language rules and structures. These rules define how
words and phrases in the source language should be transformed into the target
language. RBMT requires human experts to create and maintain these rules,
which can be time-consuming and challenging. It often performs better for
languages with well-defined grammatical rules and less ambiguity and
metaphors.

Example: A rule-based translation system might have a rule stating that the
word "dog" in English should be translated to "perro" in Spanish.

Statistical machine translation (SMT): Statistical machine translation

involves analyzing vast amounts of bilingual texts to identify patterns and
probabilities for accurate translation. Instead of relying on linguistic rules,
SMT uses statistical models to determine the most likely translations based on
patterns observed in the training data. It aligns source and target language
segments to learn translation patterns. SMT works well with larger training
data and can handle diverse language pairs.

Syntax-based machine translation (SBMT): Syntax-based machine

translation takes into account the syntactic structure of sentences to improve
translation accuracy. It 1 ` analyzes the grammatical structure of the source
sentence and generates a corresponding structure in the target language.
SBMT can capture more complex relationships between words and phrases,
allowing for more accurate translations. However, it requires sophisticated
parsing techniques and can be computationally expensive.

Example: SBMT learns the syntactic structure of a sentence and ensures that
the subject and verb agreement is maintained in the translation for a more
grammatically accurate output.

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 Hybrid machine translation (HMT): Hybrid machine translation may
incorporate rule-based, statistical and neural components to enhance
translation quality. For example, a hybrid system might use rule-based
methods for handling specific linguistic phenomena, statistical models for
general translation patterns, and neural models for generating fluent and
contextually aware translations.

Example: A hybrid system could use a rule-based approach for handling

grammatical rules, statistical models for common phrases, and a neural model
to generate fluent translations with improved context understanding.

Example-based machine translation (EBMT): Example-based machine

translation relies on a database of previously translated sentences or phrases to
generate translations. It searches for similar examples in the database and
retrieves the most relevant translations. EBMT is useful when dealing with
specific domains or highly repetitive texts but may struggle with unseen or
creative language usage.

Example: If the sentence, "The cat is playing," has been previously translated
as "El gato está jugando," EBMT can retrieve that translation as a reference to
translate a new sentence, "The cat is eating.

Machine Translation is the automatic process of translating text or speech from one
language to another using computer algorithms. Traditional approaches relied heavily
on rules or statistical methods. Neural Machine Translation is the latest and most
effective method, leveraging deep learning and neural networks.

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1.3 Scope of project:

The scope of this project defines the boundaries within which the Neural Machine
Translation system operates, along with its potential applications and limitations.
This project specifically focuses on building an NMT model to translate one
language to another using deep learning techniques in a controlled and resource-
efficient environment.

While some content types are best left in the hands of human translators, such as
creative advertising copy designed for maximum impact, neural machine translation
excels at other types of scenarios, including:
1. Translation of large amounts of content in extremely short time frames When
NMT ingests large amounts of high-quality training data to improve its neural
networks, it can rapidly produce astoundingly precise translations without any
human intervention in record time.
2. Translation of highly repetitive content NMT is especially effective at translations
that require high neural network accuracy but are also very repetitive, such as
manuals, user guides, or other types of reference materials.
3. Translation of user-generated content (UGC) for social sentiment analysis Neural
machine translation can process hundreds of thousands of user-generated comments
overnight and deliver accurate, actionable results in record time.
4. Online customer service Neural machine translation can be very useful for
helpdesk or customer service operations, where staff members need to quickly and
accurately translate requests from customers around the world.

1. Language Pair
 The project is limited to translation from source language to target language.
2. Input and Output Format
 The model works with text-to-text translation.
 Inputs and outputs are plain text files, without voice or image support.
3. Model Architecture
 Multiple deep learning architectures were explored:

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 o Simple RNN with embedding
o Bidirectional LSTM
o Encoder-Decoder (Seq2Seq) model
 The final model chosen is the Encoder-Decoder architecture, which provided the
highest translation accuracy.
4. Dataset Constraints
 The dataset includes approximately 100,000 bilingual sentence pairs.
 Vocabulary size:
o French: 340 unique words
o English: 199 unique words
 The model can only translate sentences that fall within the vocabulary range of
the dataset.
5. Computational Resources
 Implementation was done on Google Colaboratory, using:
o 12.7 GB RAM
o 30 GB disk space
o T4 GPU with 15 GB memory
 Scope is limited to what can be processed within these resource limits.
6. User Scenarios
The project is well-suited for use cases where:
 High volumes of repetitive content need translation (e.g., user manuals, FAQs).
 Fast turnaround time is essential, and human translation would be too slow or
costly.
 User-generated content (UGC) like social media comments are being processed
for tasks like sentiment analysis.
 Customer service queries from various languages need quick translation to
provide real-time support.

The scope of this project is focused but impactful: it builds a working prototype of a
Neural Machine Translation model for French-to-English text translation using deep
learning. While it's limited in vocabulary and language support, the project lays the
foundation for future enhancements and demonstrates the real-world potential of
NMT systems in domains where speed, accuracy, and automation are critical.

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 Real-time speech or video translation
 Multi-language support (beyond French–English)
 General-purpose translation for all kinds of vocabulary or sentence structures
 Extremely large-scale deployment beyond Google Colab limitations

The project includes demonstrating how neural machine translation systems can be
trained and evaluated using open-source tools and freely available resources, making
advanced AI technologies more accessible to students, researchers, and developers
with limited infrastructure.

By implementing the project in Google Colaboratory and using Python libraries

such as TensorFlow and Keras, the team showcases how high-performing translation
models can be built without the need for expensive hardware or proprietary
software. This aspect of the project emphasizes the democratization of AI and
illustrates how practical solutions can be developed within constrained
environments, making it a valuable educational and experimental framework for
future research and innovation in NLP.

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1.4 Project Features:

The project on Neural Machine Translation (NMT) several designed features that
enhance its functionality, usability, and educational value. These features reflect the
integration of deep learning principles with practical translation needs, offering a
solid foundation for real-world applications and further development.

1. Multimodal Architecture Exploration

One of the standout features of this project is the comparative implementation of
three different neural network models:
 RNN with Embedding Layer: A basic architecture that uses Gated Recurrent
Units (GRUs) for sequential text processing.
 Bidirectional LSTM: A more advanced model that reads sequences in both
forward and backward directions, improving context understanding.
 Encoder-Decoder Model (Seq2Seq): The final and most effective model,
designed to convert entire input sequences into a context vector, and then decode
them into the target language.
This approach allows in-depth learning and evaluation of how different model
structures perform in machine translation tasks.

2. End-to-End Translation Workflow

The project supports a complete pipeline from raw text to translated output,
covering:
 Data preprocessing (lowercasing, tokenization, padding)
 Model training and validation
 Sentence prediction (French to English)
 Testing and evaluation
This ensures the system can be used as a functional translation tool, not just a
theoretical model.

3. Custom Dataset Integration

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The system is trained on a bilingual dataset with 100,000 parallel French-English
sentence pairs. Key dataset features include:

 Vocabulary Size: 340 words (French), 199 words (English)

 Sequence Length: 21 words (French), 15 words (English)
 Preprocessing Pipeline: Designed for optimal neural network performance
using Keras utilities like Tokenizer and pad_sequences.

4. Deep Learning-Based Translation

The project leverages deep neural networks to translate full sentences rather than
words or phrases, offering:
 Better context awareness
 More natural-sounding translations
 Higher grammatical accuracy

5. Performance Evaluation
Each model is evaluated on:
 Training and validation accuracy
 Loss over epochs
 Comparison with real-world translators (e.g., Google Translate)

6. Vocabulary-Constrained Translation
Due to hardware limitations, the project introduces a feature that only allows input
sentences within the training vocabulary range. While this limits flexibility, it
ensures high translation accuracy and efficiency under constrained resources.

7. Fully Implemented in Google Colaboratory

The entire project is built in Google Colab, utilizing:
 Free access to GPU resources (T4 with 15 GB VRAM)
 Easy file handling and Python environment setup
 Real-time visualization and debugging
This makes the project highly portable, easy to replicate, and accessible to anyone
with internet access.

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8. Real-Time Sentence Prediction
The final model supports custom sentence input and returns translations in real-time.
During testing, user-entered sentences in French were translated into accurate
English phrases, verified against Google Translate outputs.

9. Documentation and Code Snippets

The project includes detailed documentation along with:
 Code snippets for each phase (preprocessing, model training, translation)
 Clear model summaries and layer configurations
 Testing examples and translation outputs

10. Educational and Scalable

The project is designed to be:
 Educational: Perfect for students or researchers learning about NLP and deep
learning.
 Scalable: Can be extended to more languages or transformer-based models like
BERT or GPT in future work.

Modular Code Design

The code implementation follows a modular structure, where different phases of the
project—like data preprocessing, model definition, training, and inference—are
separated into logical blocks. This modularity ensures:
 Ease of debugging and testing
 Flexibility for replacing or upgrading components (e.g., swapping models or
adjusting hyperparameters)
 Better readability and maintenance of the codebase

Lightweight and Efficient

Thanks to the use of optimized architectures and a focused vocabulary, the model:
 Trains quickly on mid-sized datasets
 Uses relatively few parameters (e.g., ~2.1M in the final model)
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 Runs efficiently on freely available cloud GPUs, demonstrating that effective
NLP solutions can be achieved without enterprise-level infrastructure

Adaptability for Web/Software Integration

Although the project is implemented in a notebook environment, its modular code
and lightweight nature make it well-suited for integration into:
 Web applications (e.g., Flask/Django APIs)
 Chatbots or mobile apps that require real-time language translation
 Educational tools for language learning support

Reproducible Training
All model hyperparameters (e.g., epochs, loss function, optimizer type, embedding
size) are explicitly defined in the code, allowing other users or researchers to:
 Reproduce the results
 Experiment with variations
 Extend or fine-tune the models for other language pairs or larger vocabularies

Foundation for Future Expansion

The project is designed in a way that it can be easily upgraded to include:
 Attention Mechanisms to improve long-sequence handling
 Transformer-based architectures like BERT, GPT, or T5 for even better
accuracy
 Multilingual support, expanding the system to other language pairs
 Transfer learning using pretrained embeddings like GloVe or FastText

With these additional features, the project goes beyond a simple translation tool and
becomes a scalable, educational, and production-ready prototype of a neural
machine translation system. It not only serves current needs but also lays the
groundwork for more sophisticated language models in future development efforts.

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 CHAPTER 2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Hardware Requirements:

Hardware Requirements The hardware necessities to build an NMT model are
provided virtually by the Google Colaboratory. The resources provided by
Colaboratory Environment are as follows:

● 12.7GB of System Memory

● 30GBofDiskStorage
● T4 Graphics processing unit (GPU) requirements of 15 GB Memory

2.2 Software requirements:

The software utilized in order to build a machine translation model are as follows:

● Coding Environment: This project is completely implemented in Google

Colaboratory due to it is user friendly interface and free access for Graphic
processing Unit (GPU).
● Programming languages and libraries: This project is implemented in Python
Programming language and using Tensorflow, Keras deep learning libraries.

2.2.1 Functional Requirements:

The model we built had the below mentioned requirements in order to function
properly:

● Source and target language support: The aim of this project is to translate the
French text provided into English.
● Text input methods: There are text files for both source and target target
languages which were uploaded into the working environment for easy access.
● Translation modes: The translation mode is “Text-to-Text” translation, that is,
both the input and output are in text format

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2.3 Existing System:

Rule-Based Machine Translation (RBMT)

Overview:
 The earliest form of machine translation.
 Developed in the 1950s–1990s.
 Based on linguistic rules, syntactic parsing, and bilingual dictionaries.
How It Works:
RBMT uses a combination of:
 Morphological analysis: breaking down words into root forms and grammatical
parts.
 Syntactic analysis: sentence parsing (subject, verb, object).
 Semantic analysis: meaning-based rules for word usage.
 Transfer rules: mapping grammar and vocabulary between source and target
languages.
Types of RBMT:
 Direct Translation: Word-by-word, limited to closely related languages.
 Transfer-Based: Uses an intermediate representation (analyzed structure) to map
source to target.
 Interlingua-Based: Converts the source language to a language-neutral
representation before translating to the target.
Strengths:
 Accurate for well-defined and narrow domains.
 Easy to control output with explicit rules.
 Useful for morphologically rich languages (e.g., Japanese, Russian).
Examples:
 SYSTRAN (used by the European Commission and U.S. government).
 PROMT (popular in Russian and European markets).
 Apertium (open-source, primarily for closely related languages).

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2. Statistical Machine Translation (SMT)
Overview:
 Emerged in the early 1990s, dominated until the mid-2010s.
 Based on probabilistic models derived from bilingual corpora.
 Became the core of early versions of Google Translate and other tools.
How It Works:
SMT translates by:
 Learning from large corpora of aligned sentence pairs (parallel texts).
 Using language models to estimate the probability of a sequence of words.
 Applying alignment models to match source and target phrases.
 Performing decoding to select the best combination of translated segments.
Types of SMT:
 Word-Based Models (e.g., IBM Models 1–5)
 Phrase-Based Models (most widely used form)
 Hierarchical Phrase-Based Models
 Syntax-Based SMT (uses syntactic parsing trees)
Strengths:
 Better fluency than RBMT.
 Automatic training from data—no manual rules required.
 Adaptable to different domains by retraining on relevant corpora.
Examples:
 Google Translate (pre-2016): Based on phrase-based SMT.
 Moses: Popular open-source SMT toolkit used in academia.
 Joshua: Research-focused SMT toolkit supporting syntax-based approaches.
 Phrasal: Developed by Stanford for phrase-based MT research.

Google Translator: Google Translator includes benefits such as

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  Free and Easy Access:
Google Translate is a free service accessible via web browser or mobile app, making
translation readily available.

 Wide Language Support:

The service supports a vast array of languages, enabling communication across
diverse linguistic backgrounds.
 Convenience:
It can translate text, speech, images, and web pages, providing versatility for different
translation needs.
Microsoft Translator: Microsoft Translator includes benefits such as
 Real-time translation:
Allows seamless communication between people speaking different languages.
 Unified experience:
Transcription and translation can be viewed and heard simultaneously on a single
device.
 Offline usage:
Speech-to-speech translation can be used without internet access in limited
languages.

2.3.1 Drawbacks of existing system:

There are some drawbacks in the existing systems of Online Translators. Those issues
lead to the errors in the translated languages, miscommunication, lack of accuracy and
many more. These old-fashioned methods of translation that are based on human-
made rules and dictionaries. They are like a rigid language teacher who sticks to a
textbook—fine for simple sentences but not exactly brilliant with slang and
obscure phrases.
some of the problems of existing system are:
 Accuracy Limitations:
While improving, Google Translate can still make errors, especially with complex
sentences, technical terms, or nuanced language.
 Contextual Misinterpretation:
It may struggle to understand the context of a sentence, leading to inaccurate or
misleading translations.

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 Difficulty with Idioms and Slang:
Colloquialisms and cultural references are often not translated accurately, resulting in
awkward or nonsensical outputs.

 Dependencies on online features:

Some features, like advanced translation, might require an internet connection.
 Potential for cultural misinterpretations:
May not fully grasp cultural context or nuances.
 Not as accurate as human translation:
While machine translation has improved, it still falls short of the accuracy and finesse
of human translation in certain situations.
 Limited Scalability and Adaptability:

RBMT systems struggle to adapt to evolving languages and new terminology, as they
require manual updates to rules and dictionaries.
 Complexity:
Managing numerous rules and their interactions can lead to a very complex system
that is difficult to scale and adapt quickly.

The traditional machine translation systems, had several significant limitations that
ultimately led to the development of Neural Machine Translation (NMT).
linguistically rigorous, relied heavily on manually crafted grammar rules and
bilingual dictionaries, making it time-consuming, labor-intensive, and difficult to
scale across different languages and domains. It often produced rigid and unnatural
translations, especially in cases involving idioms, complex sentence structures, or
informal language.
Some systems are emerged as a more data-driven approach, scalability issues but
introduced new problems. While they could learn translation patterns from large
parallel corpora, it was limited to translating phrases rather than entire sentences,
resulting in fragmented and sometimes grammatically incorrect outputs.
Additionally, they lacked the ability to capture long-range dependencies and
contextual meaning across sentences, leading to inconsistent or awkward translations.
They struggled with handling rare words, managing syntactic variations, and
adapting to domains with limited training data. These shortcomings highlighted the
need for a more unified, context-aware, and fluent translation approach, paving the
way for the emergence of NMT.

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2.4 Proposed System:
The proposed system is a Neural Machine Translation (NMT) model designed to
efficiently translate using deep learning techniques. The system operates using a
sequence-to-sequence (Seq2Seq) architecture, which consists of an encoder and a
decoder—both implemented using recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and their
variations to enhance translation quality. Below is a breakdown of the architecture,
components, functionality, advantages, and limitations of the proposed system.

1. System Architecture & Components

The system follows a Neural Machine Translation (NMT) approach, primarily
structured with the following components:
A. Encoder
 The encoder processes the input French sentence by converting it into a compact
numerical representation.
 This step involves word embeddings, allowing the model to convert words into
dense vector representations capturing semantic relationships.
 The encoder is implemented using Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory
(BiLSTM) layers, which enhance understanding by analyzing the sentence from
both left to right and right to left.
B. Context Vector
 Once the input sentence is processed, the encoder generates a context vector, a
numerical representation of the meaning of the entire sentence.
 This vector serves as a bridge between the encoder and decoder.
C. Decoder
 The decoder translates the context vector into English using another LSTM-based
architecture.
 The translation occurs word by word, with each word predicted based on previous
outputs.
 To improve accuracy, a Repeat Vector layer ensures each word in the translation
maintains relevance to the original sentence.
D. Output Layer
 The final translation is generated using a Dense layer with a softmax activation
function, predicting the most likely words in the English language.

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 The model outputs tokenized word IDs, which are converted back into readable
English text using a dictionary mapping.

2. Functionality & Workflow

The proposed system follows a structured approach for translation:
1. Preprocessing Stage
o Text normalization (lowercasing, tokenization, and padding).
o Vocabulary mapping for both source (French) and target (English)
languages.
o Conversion of sentences into numerical sequences.
2. Training Phase
o The model is trained using parallel French-English datasets, aligning
sentences in both languages for learning.
o Training leverages loss functions such as sparse categorical cross-entropy,
optimizing word predictions.
o Adam optimizer enhances gradient descent efficiency.
3. Translation Process
o When a user inputs a French sentence, the encoder processes it into a
context vector.
o The decoder translates this vector into a meaningful English sentence.
o The output undergoes post-processing to refine fluency.

3. Advantages of the Proposed System

The system provides several benefits compared to traditional machine translation
methods:
High Accuracy & Fluency
 The deep learning architecture captures complex grammatical patterns, generating
natural translations.
 Unlike rule-based or statistical methods, NMT models consider the entire sentence
structure instead of translating word-by-word in isolation.
Context Awareness
 The Bidirectional LSTM layers understand the meaning based on preceding and
succeeding words, ensuring improved sentence coherence.

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 Instead of literal translations, the system learns linguistic nuances from training
data.

Scalability & Adaptability

 The model can be extended to other language pairs using similar architecture.
 Fine-tuning allows customization for specific domains like legal documents,
medical texts, or business communication.
Computational Efficiency with GPU Acceleration
 The system is trained on Google Colaboratory, utilizing GPUs to enhance
performance, reducing processing time.
 This ensures efficient model execution even with large datasets.

4. Limitations & Constraints

Despite its strengths, the proposed system has some limitations:
Vocabulary Constraints
 The model is trained on a fixed dataset, meaning it can only accurately translate
sentences containing words from its training vocabulary.
 Unknown words (out-of-vocabulary terms) may result in inaccurate translations or
placeholders.
Long Sentence Challenges
 While NMT improves translation fluency, very long sentences may lead to loss of
contextual meaning due to sequence length constraints.
 Implementing attention mechanisms (e.g., Transformer models) could mitigate
this issue.
Lack of Cultural Sensitivity
 Machine translation may not always account for idiomatic expressions or
culturally specific phrases.
 Human oversight remains necessary for sensitive translations, such as legal or
literary texts.

5. Future Improvements
The proposed system provides a strong foundation, but future upgrades could
enhance its capabilities:

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Incorporating Transformer Models
 Using self-attention mechanisms (like those in Google Translate) could further
improve long-range dependencies.

Domain-Specific Fine-Tuning
 Training with specialized datasets (e.g., medical or legal texts) could improve
accuracy for technical translations.
Expanding Vocabulary Coverage
 Using dynamic vocabulary updating would ensure the system can handle new
words and phrases efficiently.

The proposed system presents an efficient, scalable, and highly accurate approach to
French-to-English machine translation, leveraging deep learning principles. With its
Encoder-Decoder architecture, Bidirectional LSTM layers, and optimized training
methodology, it surpasses traditional approaches in fluency, contextual awareness,
and sentence coherence. While challenges remain, the system lays the groundwork for
future advancements in NMT, with promising applications across business, education,
research, and accessibility.

It can be improved by using attention mechanisms, which help the model focus on the
most important words in a sentence while translating. Instead of treating every word
equally, attention lets the model prioritize key parts of the sentence, making the
translations more natural and accurate. This would be especially useful for longer
sentences or phrases with multiple meanings. In the future, adding Transformer-based
models, like the ones used in advanced translation tools, could make the system even
faster and more reliable for real-world use.

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 CHAPTER 3
SYSTEM DESIGN

3.1 System Architecture

Fig 3.1 System Architecture of Neural Machine Translator

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3.2 UML Diagrams

3.2.1 Use case diagram

Use Case during requirement elicitation and analysis to represent the functionality of the
system. Use case describes a function by the system that yields a visible result for an actor.
The identification of actors and use cases result in the definitions of the boundary of the
system i.e., differentiating the tasks accomplished by the system and the tasks accomplished
by its environment.

Fig 3.2 Use Case Diagram of Neural Machine Translator

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3.2.2 Class Diagram

Class diagrams model class structure and contents using design elements such as classes,
packages and objects. Class diagram describe the different perspective when designing a
system-conceptual, specification and implementation. Classes are composed of three things:
name, attributes, and operations. Class diagram also display relationships such as
containment, inheritance, association etc. The association relationship is most common
relationship in a class diagram. The association shows the relationship between instances of
classes.

Fig 3.3 Class Diagram of Neural Machine Translator

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3.2.3 Sequence Diagram

Sequence diagram displays the time sequence of the objects participating in the interaction.
This consists of the vertical dimension (time) and horizontal dimension (different objects).
Objects: An object can be thought of as an entity that exists at a specified time and has a
definite value, as well as a holder of identity. A sequence diagram depicts item interactions
in chronological order. It illustrates the scenario's objects and classes, as well as the
sequence of messages sent between them in order to carry out the scenario's functionality.
In the Logical View of the system under development, sequence diagrams are often related
with use case realizations. Event diagrams and event scenarios are other names for
sequence diagrams. A sequence diagram depicts multiple processes or things that exist
simultaneously as parallel vertical lines (lifelines), and the messages passed between them
as horizontal arrows, in the order in which they occur. This enables for the graphical
specification of simple runtime scenarios.

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 Fig 3.4 Sequence Diagram of Neural Machine Translator

3.2.4 Activity Diagram

The process flows in the system are captured in the activity diagram. Similar to a state
diagram, an activity diagram also consists of activities, actions, transitions, initial and final
states, and guard conditions

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 Fig 3.5 Activity Diagram of Neural Machine Translator

CHAPTER 4
IMPLEMENTATION

4.1 Code

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Importing necessary libraries

import os
import tensorflow as tf
import numpy
from tensorflow.keras.utils import to_categorical
from tensorflow.keras.preprocessing.text import Tokenizer
from tensorflow.keras.preprocessing.sequence import pad_sequences
from tensorflow.keras.models import Sequential, Model
from tensorflow.keras.layers import Dense, LSTM, Input, TimeDistributed, Embedding,
GRU, Bidirectional, Dropout, RepeatVector
from tensorflow.keras.losses import sparse_categorical_crossentropy
from tensorflow.keras.optimizers import Adam

Opening and loading text files for working directory

english_file_path = os.path.join('/content/small_vocab_en.txt')
french_file_path = os.path.join('/content/small_vocab_fr.txt')

with open(english_file_path, 'r') as f:

english_sentences = f.read().split('\n')

with open(french_file_path, 'r') as f:

french_sentences = f.read().split('\n')

Preprocessing pipeline

class Preprocessing():
def lowercasing(self, text):
for i in range(len(text)):
text[i] = text[i].lower()
return text

def tokenization(self, lowercased_text):

tokenizer = Tokenizer(split=' ', char_level=False)
tokenizer.fit_on_texts(lowercased_text)
tokenized_text = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences(lowercased_text)
return tokenized_text, tokenizer

def padding(self, tokenized_text):

max_length = max([len(sent) for sent in tokenized_text])
padded_text = pad_sequences(tokenized_text, maxlen=max_length, padding='post',
truncating='post')
return padded_text

Preprocessing of text files

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#English Text

preprocessing = Preprocessing()
english_lowercase = preprocessing.lowercasing(english_sentences)
english_tokenized_text, english_tokenizer = preprocessing.tokenization(english_lowercase)
english_padded_text = preprocessing.padding(english_tokenized_text)

print(english_padded_text[0:5])

#French Text Preprocessing

french_tokenized_text, french_tokenizer = preprocessing.tokenization(french_sentences)

french_padded_text = preprocessing.padding(french_tokenized_text)

print(french_padded_text[0:5])

max_english_sequence_length = english_padded_text.shape[1]
max_french_sequence_length = french_padded_text.shape[1]
english_vocab_size = len(english_tokenizer.word_index)
french_vocab_size = len(french_tokenizer.word_index)

print('Data Preprocessed')
print("Max English sentence length:", max_english_sequence_length)
print("Max French sentence length:", max_french_sequence_length)
print("English vocabulary size:", english_vocab_size)
print("French vocabulary size:", french_vocab_size)

english_padded_text = pad_sequences(english_padded_text[:french_padded_text.shape[0]],
max_french_sequence_length)
padded_fre = pad_sequences(french_padded_text[:french_padded_text.shape[0]],
max_french_sequence_length)
tmp_x = padded_fre.reshape((-1, french_padded_text.shape[-2],
max_french_sequence_length)) #Reshaping into (Batch size, timesteps, sequence length)

english_padded_text.shape

padded_fre.shape

tmp_x.shape

french_padded_text.shape

RNN with Embedding Model Implementation

rnn_embed_model = Sequential()
rnn_embed_model.add(Input(shape=(max_french_sequence_length,), name='Input Layer'))
rnn_embed_model.add(Embedding(input_dim=french_vocab_size+1, output_dim=512,
input_length=max_french_sequence_length))
rnn_embed_model.add(GRU(units=64, return_sequences=True))
rnn_embed_model.add(GRU(units=32, return_sequences=True))

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rnn_embed_model.add(GRU(units=32, return_sequences=True))
rnn_embed_model.add(TimeDistributed(Dense(units=english_vocab_size+1,
activation='softmax')))

rnn_embed_model.summary()

rnn_embed_model.compile(optimizer='Adam', loss='sparse_categorical_crossentropy',
metrics=['Accuracy'])

rnn_embed_model.fit(tmp_x[0], english_padded_text, verbose=1, batch_size=32,

epochs=15, validation_split=0.2)
class Encoder(tf.keras.Model):
def __init__(self, vocab_size, embedding_dim, enc_units, batch_sz):
super(Encoder, self).__init__()
self.batch_sz = batch_sz
self.enc_units = enc_units
self.embedding = tf.keras.layers.Embedding(input_dim=vocab_size,
output_dim=embedding_dim, name="embedding_layer_encoder",trainable=False)
self.gru = tf.keras.layers.GRU(units, return_sequences=True, return_state=True,
recurrent_activation='sigmoid', recurrent_initializer='glorot_uniform')

def call(self, x, hidden):

x = self.embedding(x)
output, state = self.gru(x, initial_state = hidden)
return output, state

def initialize_hidden_state(self):
return tf.zeros((self.batch_sz, self.enc_units))
class Decoder(tf.keras.Model):
def __init__(self, vocab_size, embedding_dim, dec_units, batch_sz):
super(Decoder, self).__init__()
self.batch_sz = batch_sz
self.dec_units = dec_units
self.embedding = tf.keras.layers.Embedding(vocab_size, embedding_dim)
self.gru = tf.keras.layers.GRU(units, return_sequences=True, return_state=True,
recurrent_activation='sigmoid', recurrent_initializer='glorot_uniform')
self.fc = tf.keras.layers.Dense(vocab_size)

# used for attention

self.W1 = tf.keras.layers.Dense(self.dec_units)
self.W2 = tf.keras.layers.Dense(self.dec_units)
self.V = tf.keras.layers.Dense(1)

def call(self, x, hidden, enc_output):

hidden_with_time_axis = tf.expand_dims(hidden, 1)

score = self.V(tf.nn.tanh(self.W1(enc_output) + self.W2(hidden_with_time_axis)))

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 attention_weights = tf.nn.softmax(score, axis=1)

context_vector = attention_weights * enc_output

context_vector = tf.reduce_sum(context_vector, axis=1)

x = self.embedding(x)

x = tf.concat([tf.expand_dims(context_vector, 1), x], axis=-1)

output, state = self.gru(x)

output = tf.reshape(output, (-1, output.shape[2]))

x = self.fc(output)

return x, state, attention_weights

def initialize_hidden_state(self):
return tf.zeros((self.batch_sz, self.dec_units))

tf.keras.backend.clear_session()

encoder = Encoder(vocab_inp_size+1, 300, units, BATCH_SIZE)

decoder = Decoder(vocab_tar_size+1, embedding_dim, units, BATCH_SIZE)

In [20]:

optimizer = tf.keras.optimizers.Adam()
loss_object = tf.keras.losses.SparseCategoricalCrossentropy(from_logits=True,
reduction='none')

def loss_function(real, pred):

mask = tf.math.logical_not(tf.math.equal(real, 0))
loss_ = loss_object(real, pred)

mask = tf.cast(mask, dtype=loss_.dtype)

loss_ *= mask

return tf.reduce_mean(loss_)

In [21]:

checkpoint_dir = './training_checkpoints'
checkpoint_prefix = os.path.join(checkpoint_dir, "ckpt")
checkpoint = tf.train.Checkpoint(optimizer=optimizer,
encoder=encoder,
decoder=decoder)

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Bidirectional LSTM model implementation

bi_rnn_model = Sequential()
bi_rnn_model.add(Input(shape=(tmp_x.shape[0],), name='Input Layer'))
bi_rnn_model.add(Embedding(input_dim=french_vocab_size+1, output_dim=128,
input_length=max_french_sequence_length))
bi_rnn_model.add(Bidirectional(layer=LSTM(32, return_sequences=True)))
bi_rnn_model.add(TimeDistributed(Dense(units=english_vocab_size+1,
activation='softmax')))

bi_rnn_model.summary()

bi_rnn_model.compile(optimizer='Adam', loss='sparse_categorical_crossentropy',
metrics=['Accuracy'])

bi_rnn_model.fit(tmp_x[0], english_padded_text, verbose=1, batch_size=32, epochs=15,

validation_split=0.2)

Encoder-Decoder Model implementation

model = Sequential()

#Encoder
model.add(Input(shape=(tmp_x.shape[0],), name='Input Layer'))
model.add(Embedding(input_dim=french_vocab_size+1, output_dim=512,
input_length=max_french_sequence_length))
model.add(LSTM(units=256, return_sequences=True))
model.add(Bidirectional(layer=LSTM(128, return_sequences=False)))

#context vector
model.add(RepeatVector(n=max_french_sequence_length))

#Decoder
model.add(LSTM(units=256, return_sequences=True))
model.add(LSTM(units=128, return_sequences=True))
#model.add(LSTM(units=16, return_sequences=True))
model.add(TimeDistributed(Dense(units=english_vocab_size+1, activation='softmax')))

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model.summary()

model.compile(optimizer='Adam', loss='sparse_categorical_crossentropy',
metrics=['Accuracy'])

model.fit(tmp_x[0], english_padded_text, verbose=1, batch_size=32, epochs=25,

validation_split=0.2)

@tf.function
def train_step(inp, targ, enc_hidden):
loss = 0

with tf.GradientTape() as tape:

enc_output, enc_hidden = encoder(inp, enc_hidden)
encoder.get_layer('embedding_layer_encoder').set_weights([embedding_matrix])
dec_hidden = enc_hidden

dec_input = tf.expand_dims([targ_lang.word_index['']] * BATCH_SIZE, 1)

for t in range(1, targ.shape[1]):

predictions, dec_hidden, _ = decoder(dec_input, dec_hidden, enc_output)

loss += loss_function(targ[:, t], predictions)

dec_input = tf.expand_dims(targ[:, t], 1)

batch_loss = (loss / int(targ.shape[1]))

variables = encoder.trainable_variables + decoder.trainable_variables

gradients = tape.gradient(loss, variables)

optimizer.apply_gradients(zip(gradients, variables))

return batch_loss

Prediction of sentence

def final_predictions():
sentence = "californie est humide au mois d' août , et il est parfois le gel en hiver"
# Removing punctuation and splitting the sentence
# Convert the sentence to lowercase for consistency with the tokenizer
sentence = sentence.lower().replace(',', '').split()
# Use get method to handle OOV words, defaulting to 0 (padding or unknown token)
sentence = [french_tokenizer.word_index.get(word, 0) for word in sentence]
sentence = pad_sequences([sentence], maxlen=max_french_sequence_length,
padding='post')
#print(french_tokenized_text[0])

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 sentences = numpy.array([sentence[0], french_padded_text[0]])
predictions = model.predict(sentences, len(sentences))
#print(predictions)
eng_id_to_word = {value: key for key, value in english_tokenizer.word_index.items()}
eng_id_to_word[0] = " "
print(" ".join([eng_id_to_word[numpy.argmax(value)] for value in predictions[0]]))
#print(eng_id_to_word)

final_predictions()

4.2 Output Screens:

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4.3: Testing

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Introduction to Testing:

The testing phase of this NMT project plays a critical role in evaluating the model's
performance and ensuring that it meets the functional requirements laid out during
the design and implementation stages. According to the project report, the testing
focuses on validating the accuracy and fluency of translations generated by the
trained model.

Testing can be stated as the process of verifying and validating whether a software
or application meets the technical requirements as guided by its design and
development, and meets the user requirements effectively and efficiently by
handling all the exceptional and boundary cases.

The process of software testing aims not only at finding faults in the existing
software but also at finding measures to improve the software in terms of efficiency,
accuracy, and usability.

Test cases:
The test cases in this project is to provide a sentence in the Source language
(French) and to verify the output in the Target language (English). We should be
ensuring that the sentence or text provided as input should have vocabulary that the
model is trained on during the training phase rather than any other vocabulary.

As a part of testing, The first sentence we provided is 'chine est généralement

agréable en novembre et il est jamais tranquille en octobre'. The translation the
model provided was ‘china is usually pleasant during november and it is never quiet
in october’ which is accurate with the translation provided by Google translate.

The second sentence we provided was ‘elle aime les poires , les oranges et les
raisins’, which was translated into ‘she likes pears , oranges , and grapes’ which was
also accurately translated by the model when compared with the translation given by
Google translate.

Purpose of Testing
The primary goal of testing in this project is to verify whether the model can
accurately translate input sentences from the source language (French) to the target
language (English). It also aims to ensure that the model handles only the
vocabulary it was trained on, which is a limitation due to the size of the dataset and
computational resources.

Testing Approach

1. Input Validation
 Sentences are fed to the model in French (source language).
 Inputs must fall within the vocabulary learned during training.
 Out-of-vocabulary words are not supported, which could impact translation
quality.

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2. Output Comparison
 The model's English output is compared with well-established translation tools
like Google Translate to assess accuracy and fluency.

Test Cases Provided

Test Case 1:
 Input Sentence:
"chine est généralement agréable en novembre et il est jamais tranquille en
octobre"
 Model Output:
"china is usually pleasant during november and it is never quiet in october"
 Expected Result:
Google Translate provides the same output.

Test Case 2:
 Input Sentence:
"elle aime les poires , les oranges et les raisins"
 Model Output:
"she likes pears , oranges , and grapes"
 Expected Result:
Same translation as Google Translate.
✅ Result: Accurate

Objectives of Testing in Machine Translation:

 Accuracy: Ensuring that the translation correctly reflects the source text's
meaning.

 Fluency: Checking if the output is grammatically correct and natural in the

target language.

 Adequacy: Determining how much of the source content is preserved in the

translation.

 Generalization: Measuring how well the model translates unseen sentences

(from the test set).

 Robustness: Testing how the model handles edge cases, such as rare words or
long sentences.

Types of Testing Used in NMT

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 Unit Testing

 Tests individual components (e.g., tokenizer, encoder, decoder).

 Ensures each module behaves as expected.

Integration Testing

 Validates the interaction between components such as the encoder-decoder

pipeline, embedding layer, and output layer.

System Testing

 Evaluates the entire translation system end-to-end using sample inputs and
analyzing outputs.

Functional Testing

 Verifies that the model performs the intended function: translating from French
to English.
 Includes tests based on sentences with known outputs.

Performance Testing

 Assesses speed, resource usage, and latency.

 Important for deploying NMT in real-time applications.

4. Testing Data
 Testing is done using a held-out test set, separate from training and validation sets.
 This dataset includes source sentences (French) and their ground-truth translations
(English).
 The model’s predictions are compared against these references.

Theoretical Evaluation Metrics in NMT

Several automatic evaluation metrics are commonly used in the NMT literature:

a. BLEU (Bilingual Evaluation Understudy)

 Measures n-gram overlap between the model output and reference translation.
 Score between 0 and 1 (higher is better).
 Criticized for not capturing semantic adequacy.

b. METEOR

 Considers synonymy, stemming, and word order.

 Offers better correlation with human judgments than BLEU.
c. TER (Translation Edit Rate)

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  Calculates the number of edits (insertions, deletions, substitutions) needed to match
the reference.
 Lower TER indicates better quality.

d. ChrF (Character F-score)

 Based on character n-gram precision and recall.

 Useful for morphologically rich languages.

e. COMET / BERTScore

 Recent metrics using contextual embeddings (e.g., BERT) to assess semantic

similarity.
 More aligned with human evaluations.

6. Manual Testing and Human Evaluation

In addition to automated scores, human evaluators may assess:

 Fluency: Is the output grammatically correct?
 Adequacy: Is the meaning preserved?
 Naturalness: Would a native speaker say it that way?

7. Best Practices in NMT Testing

 Use multiple test sets (in-domain, out-of-domain).

 Include both short and long sentences.
 Test with different sentence structures and vocabulary.
 Use blind human evaluation for unbiased scoring.
 Report average and standard deviation of scores.

8. Common Testing Challenges

 Out-of-vocabulary words: Cause unknown token outputs.

 Domain mismatch: Training on legal texts but testing on casual conversation can
lead to errors.

 Idioms and cultural phrases: May be mistranslated without semantic

understanding.

 Long-distance dependencies: Especially challenging for sequence models without

attention mechanisms.

Testing is the process of evaluating the performance of a trained translation model

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using unseen data. The aim is to assess how well the model generalizes beyond the
training data and to measure the linguistic accuracy, fluency, and semantic
consistency of the translations.
Testing also ensures that the model meets predefined objectives such as correctness,
robustness, and efficiency.

Suggestions for Future Testing Enhancements

1. Add automated evaluation metrics (BLEU, METEOR, ROUGE).
2. Expand the dataset to include more varied vocabulary and contexts.
3. Perform edge case testing with longer or grammatically complex sentences.
4. Introduce unseen vocabulary to evaluate generalization capability.

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 CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE

5.1 Conclusion

The successful completion of this project marks a significant step toward

understanding and implementing advanced techniques in the field of Natural
Language Processing (NLP), specifically in the domain of Neural Machine
Translation (NMT). Through this work, we explored the full cycle of building an
end-to-end NMT system, starting from data preprocessing, model selection, and
architecture design, to implementation, evaluation, and testing.

The project focused on translating sentences from French to English using various
deep learning models, including a basic RNN with embedding, a Bidirectional RNN
with LSTM, and a more complex Encoder-Decoder (Seq2Seq) model. Through
extensive experimentation and comparison, the Encoder-Decoder model
demonstrated superior performance in terms of both training and validation
accuracy. This model's ability to handle sequential dependencies and contextual
nuances resulted in highly fluent and accurate translations.

The training process involved using a curated dataset with clearly defined
vocabulary limits, preprocessing through tokenization and padding, and model
training with modern optimization techniques like the Adam optimizer and
categorical crossentropy loss function. Despite computational limitations (restricted
GPU memory and dataset size), the models achieved accuracy scores exceeding
98%, validating the effectiveness of the architecture choices and training
methodology.

The testing phase further confirmed the model's quality, with translations aligning
closely with those produced by commercial systems such as Google Translate. This
outcome demonstrated the practicality and reliability of the proposed system for
real-world translation tasks within the scope of the trained vocabulary.

From a theoretical standpoint, this project allowed us to grasp the core concepts of
sequence modeling, embedding layers, recurrent and bidirectional layers, and
attention to detail in both preprocessing and evaluation. It also provided a strong
foundation in Python-based deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras,
and introduced us to working within cloud-based environments like Google Colab.

Through the exploration and implementation of multiple deep learning architectures,

such as RNN with Embedding, Bidirectional RNN, and Encoder-Decoder models,
the project identifies the Encoder-Decoder model as the most efficient and effective
solution for the task. This model leverages advanced techniques like LSTM layers
and context vectors to handle complex sentence structures and ensure meaningful
translations.

The development process, from data preprocessing to model training and evaluation,
highlights the strengths of NMT in processing language contextually and efficiently.

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By utilizing the Google Colaboratory environment, the team achieved a balance
between computational resource constraints and model performance, enabling the
system to generate accurate results even with limited vocabulary and data.

This project not only strengthens the understanding of NMT architectures but also
opens the door to practical applications across various industries, such as customer
service, education, and multilingual content generation.
While the current system has some limitations, such as a fixed vocabulary range and
challenges with long sentences, it sets a strong foundation for future advancements.
By incorporating attention mechanisms and transformer-based models, the project
can evolve to handle broader language pairs and enhance translation quality further.

In conclusion, this project contributes meaningfully to the field of Natural Language

Processing by showcasing the power of deep learning in addressing real-world
language translation needs, fostering global communication, and enhancing
accessibility across linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Technical Contributions
The project makes significant advancements in the field of Natural Language
Processing (NLP) by systematically exploring and implementing state-of-the-art
NMT architectures. The choice of models like RNN with embeddings, Bidirectional
RNN, and Encoder-Decoder networks demonstrates a progression in understanding
and optimizing neural translation systems. Specifically, the finalized Encoder-
Decoder model showcases the following strengths:

 Contextual Awareness: Captures the relationships between words, ensuring

natural-sounding translations that respect grammatical structures and semantics.
 Handling Sequential Data: Processes sentences in a way that preserves the
order and meaning of words, vital for translation tasks.
 Scalability: Designed to accommodate large datasets, making the model suitable
for real-world applications involving diverse text inputs.

The use of Google Colaboratory with GPU acceleration plays a critical role in
overcoming computational constraints, ensuring efficient training and testing. The
integration of tools like TensorFlow and Keras highlights the accessibility and
modularity of the deep learning framework utilized in the project.

Practical Applications

This project holds immense value in real-world scenarios, addressing multiple

domains where accurate language translation is essential:

1. Global Business Operations:

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 o Facilitates multilingual communication for companies operating in
international markets.
o Enables the translation of contracts, marketing materials, and reports to
cater to diverse audiences.

2. Customer Service and Accessibility:

o Supports global helpdesk operations by translating customer queries and
responses in real-time.
o Enhances accessibility by translating educational resources, manuals, or
online content for non-native speakers.

3. Social Media and Sentiment Analysis:

o Processes user-generated content for sentiment analysis, offering
businesses actionable insights into public opinion across language
barriers.

4. Legal Documentation and Government Communication:

o Reduces translation time for sensitive documents like treaties, legal
contracts, or policies.

Research Insights

The implementation of the Encoder-Decoder model opens doors for further

research. Although effective, the model faces limitations like fixed vocabulary
constraints and challenges with very long sentences. Future enhancements could
address these issues through:

 Attention Mechanisms: To improve focus on critical words or phrases within a

sentence, enabling the handling of complex, lengthy texts.
 Transformer Models: Expanding capabilities with architectures like BERT or
GPT, which excel in multilingual understanding and sentence coherence.
 Zero-Shot Learning: Exploring systems that enable translation between
language pairs not explicitly trained on, thereby increasing versatility.

Societal Impact

Beyond technical accomplishments, the project contributes to a larger vision of

global inclusivity. By providing a cost-efficient, scalable machine translation
system, it democratizes access to multilingual communication, especially in
underserved regions. Here are some key benefits:

 Fostering Cross-Cultural Understanding: Breaking language barriers promotes

mutual respect and collaboration among different cultures.

 Empowering Marginalized Communities: Individuals with limited language

proficiency gain access to educational and professional opportunities.

 Advancing Accessibility: Automated translation can assist individuals with

disabilities who rely on machine-assisted communication.

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 Ultimately, this project exemplifies how Neural Machine Translation can
revolutionize language translation technologies, bridging gaps in communication,
accessibility, and collaboration across global platforms. While the current
implementation demonstrates impressive results, its limitations point toward
exciting opportunities for future growth. The project’s success serves as a stepping
stone for both academic exploration and real-world applications, showcasing the
power of AI in fostering an interconnected and inclusive world.
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In conclusion, this project not only delivered a functioning Neural Machine

Translation model capable of performing high-quality language translation but also
enriched our understanding of modern NLP technologies. The knowledge and skills
acquired through this endeavor lay a strong foundation for further research in
language modeling, multilingual systems, and AI-powered communication tools,
while highlighting the transformative potential of neural architectures in breaking
down language barriers globally.

This contributes meaningfully to the field of Natural Language Processing by

showcasing the power of deep learning in addressing real-world language translation
needs, fostering global communication, and enhancing accessibility across linguistic
and cultural boundaries

5.2 Future Scope

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The success of this Neural Machine Translation (NMT) project lays a robust foundation for
further advancements and real-world applications. The potential for growth and
development in this domain is vast, and here are some key aspects where the project can
evolve in the future:

1. Integration of Attention Mechanisms

One of the most promising directions is incorporating attention mechanisms, such as those
found in Transformer-based models like BERT or GPT. Attention layers allow the model to
focus on important parts of the sentence, enhancing accuracy, especially in long and
complex sentence structures. This would improve the system’s ability to capture nuanced
meanings and idiomatic expressions.

2. Multilingual Translation

Currently, the project focuses on French to English translation, but the architecture can be
extended to support multiple language pairs. Implementing multilingual models like
mBERT or XLM-R could enable simultaneous translations across a wide range of
languages, making the system highly versatile and applicable globally.

3. Deployment in Real-Time Applications

The translation model can be optimized for real-time translation tools, such as chat
applications, virtual assistants, and live transcription services. By reducing latency and
increasing computational efficiency, the system can cater to use cases like:
 Multilingual customer support.
 Live event translations.
 Real-time subtitles for videos or conferences.

4.Domain-Specific Fine-Tuning

The model can be trained on domain-specific datasets to improve its performance in

specialized fields such as:
 Healthcare: Translating medical reports and patient data for international
collaboration.
 Legal: Translating contracts and agreements with a high degree of precision.
 Business: Handling technical documents and marketing materials for global
outreach.

5. Zero-Shot Translation

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Future iterations could explore zero-shot translation, enabling the model to translate
between language pairs that it hasn’t been explicitly trained on. This approach, powered by
advanced transformer architectures, would make the system truly scalable and flexible.

6. Cultural and Contextual Sensitivity

Developing methods to handle cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions would improve
the translation system’s fluency and relevance. This involves refining datasets to include
context-rich and regionally specific content, helping the system cater to diverse global
audiences.

7. Incorporating Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech

The project could evolve into a full-fledged speech translation system by integrating
automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities. This would
make the system suitable for applications like:
 Multilingual video conferencing.
 Language learning tools.
 Accessibility services for visually or hearing-impaired individuals.

8. Sentiment and Emotion Analysis

Integrating sentiment analysis with NMT could allow the system to preserve not just the
text’s literal meaning but also its emotional tone, ensuring more effective communication.
This would be particularly useful for social media monitoring and customer feedback
analysis.

9. Resource Optimization

The project can explore methods to reduce the reliance on high-end hardware. Efficient
model architectures like DistilBERT or TinyBERT could be adapted to create lightweight
models that perform well even on low-resource devices, expanding the system’s
accessibility.

10. Accessibility for Low-Resource Languages

Many languages, especially those spoken by smaller populations, lack sufficient training
data. Incorporating techniques like unsupervised learning or transfer learning could extend
the system to low-resource languages, contributing to linguistic inclusivity.

11. Collaborative Translation Ecosystem

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Future developments can focus on creating a collaborative ecosystem where users can
provide feedback on translations. By incorporating human-in-the-loop learning, the model
can continuously improve its accuracy and adapt to emerging linguistic trends.

12. Cross-Language Sentiment Analysis and Insights

Beyond direct translation, the system could be expanded to extract semantic insights across
languages. For instance, it can analyze customer sentiment in user-generated content,
making it valuable for businesses seeking multilingual market insights.

The future of this NMT project is rich with possibilities. By embracing innovations like
attention mechanisms, multilingual capabilities, real-time applications, and domain-specific
adaptations, the system has the potential to revolutionize language translation technology.
With growing integration into industries, education, and accessibility services, this project
will continue to contribute to an increasingly interconnected and inclusive world.

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