diff --git a/client/src/translations/i18n.js b/client/src/translations/i18n.js
index 6d4a54336..a6d657695 100644
--- a/client/src/translations/i18n.js
+++ b/client/src/translations/i18n.js
@@ -38,4 +38,15 @@ i18n
     }
   );
 
+// Enable HMR for translation files in development
+if (import.meta.hot) {
+  import.meta.hot.accept(() => {
+    // When translation files change, do a full reload
+    // This is the most reliable approach for i18n updates
+    if (!import.meta.env.VITE_STOP_RELOAD_ON_HOT_UPDATE) {
+      window.location.reload();
+    }
+  });
+}
+
 export default i18n;