Python script to automate use of Google Translate? (or other translator)

[Stef Mientki]

Trent Nelson wrote:
>>> I have the need to occasionally translate a single word
>>> programatically. Would anyone have a Python script that
>>> would let me do this using Google (or another) translation
>>> service?
>>>       
>
> As a matter of fact, yes, I do!  This happens to be my most favourite piece of Python code I've ever written, too...
>   
thanks Trent,
that's really beautiful !!

cheers,
Stef