Python: Translate String

translate.py

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+import argparse
+from translate import Translator
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--from_lang", help="Language to translate from.", type=str)
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--to_lang", help="Language to translate to. (defaults to English)",
+        type=str)
+    text = input("Enter text to translate: ")
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    if args.from_lang:
+        translator = Translator(
+            to_lang=args.to_lang if args.to_lang else "English",
+            from_lang=args.from_lang
+        )
+    else:
+        translator = Translator(
+            to_lang=args.to_lang if args.to_lang else "English")
+    try:
+        translation = translator.translate(text)
+    except Exception:
+        print("Translation Error. Returning...")
+        return None
+    print(translation)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()