> a translator/converter from C to a memory-safe subset of C++ There you go. Both "translator" and "converter" are great names for this. No extra jargon needed

> a translator/converter from C to a memory-safe subset of C++ There you go. Both "translator" and "converter" are great names for this. No extra jargon needed. There really is way too much jargon already, and more often than not in obfuscates rather than clearing things up. Resist the temptation.