How is the word douane translated from French to English

English translation
customs
noun

Lieu à la frontière où les bagages sont contrôlés.

The place at a border where bags are checked.

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  • Nous avons été arrêtés à la douane. — We were stopped at customs.

  • Ils ont fouillé chaque sac à la douane. — They searched every bag at customs.

  • Combien de temps prend la douane d'habitude ? — How long does customs usually take?

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