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La douane
This refers to the government department that collects duties on goods and the area where luggage is checked. Not to be confused with immigration.
Examples in context
Je dois déclarer ces articles à la douane.
I must declare these items at customs.
Le passage à la douane a été très rapide.
The passage through customs was very quick.
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