Ce que l'on doit faire parce que c'est juste ou exigé.
Something you must do because it is right or required.
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C'est ton devoir de dire la vérité. — It is your duty to tell the truth.
Il n'y a pas de taxe douanière sur les cadeaux personnels. — There is no duty on personal gifts.
Elle ressentait un profond devoir envers ses parents. — She felt a strong duty towards her parents.
La taxe douanière sur le café importé a doublé cette année. — The duty on imported coffee doubled this year.
Avons-nous le devoir de prévenir les voisins ? — Do we have a duty to warn the neighbours?
As-tu payé une taxe douanière en rapportant l'ordinateur portable ? — Did you pay duty when you brought in the laptop?
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