Pair Read

Hover to get phrase-by-phrase bilingual translation on any webpage

Pair Read brings phrase-by-phrase bilingual translation to any webpage. Simply hover over a paragraph and press a trigger key — each phrase gets an inline annotation you can hover to reveal the translation. Unlike full-page translators that replace your content, Pair Read preserves the original text and layers translations on top. This lets you read in context, learn vocabulary naturally, and build reading fluency in a foreign language. Features: • Phrase-by-phrase mode: each phrase is underlined with a hover tooltip showing the translation • Sentence mode: get a full sentence translation below each paragraph • Works on any webpage — articles, docs, blogs, social media • Customizable trigger key (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or Cmd) • Supports English, Chinese, Spanish, French, and Portuguese • Bring your own API key — works with OpenAI, DeepSeek, Groq, OpenRouter, and any OpenAI-compatible provider • Privacy-first: no data collection, your API key stays in your browser Perfect for language learners, researchers reading foreign papers, or anyone who wants to understand content in another language without losing the original context.