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    Douane (en. Customs)

    [dwan]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Administration that regulates international trade and collects customs duties.
    Customs seized counterfeit goods at the airport.
    La douane a saisi des marchandises contrefaites à l'aéroport.
    Office or agent that carries out customs control.
    He had to go through customs before leaving the country.
    Il a dû passer par la douane avant de quitter le pays.
    The set of rules governing the importation and exportation of goods.
    It is important to know about customs before traveling abroad.
    Il est important de connaître la douane avant de voyager à l'étranger.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'duana', derived from the word 'dou' meaning protection or covering.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go through customs
    To undergo customs control when crossing the border.
    passer la douane
    customs declaration
    Official document indicating goods for import or export.
    déclaration en douane
    customs notice
    Notification regarding duties or taxes owed on goods.
    avis de douane
    customs area
    Geographical area where customs rules apply.
    zone douanière

    Related Words

    customs duties
    Taxes imposed on imports and exports.
    droits de douane
    smuggling
    Illegal trade of goods subject to customs restrictions.
    contrebande
    importation
    The act of introducing goods from one country to another.
    importation

    Slang Meanings

    Strict control at the airport.
    When I go through customs, I always stress because of the questions.
    Quand je passe par la douane, je stresse toujours à cause des questions.
    Customs office seen as a rigid authority.
    Customs doesn't joke around with declarations, be careful!
    La douane ne rigole pas avec les déclarations, fais attention !