les douanes

customs

→ douane
douane customs + s Plural
noun · feminine plural Rare #39,881
customs Usually refers to the customs service/authorities, especially at borders and airports.
FR: Je dois passer par les douanes avant de sortir de l’aéroport.
EN: I have to go through customs before leaving the airport.
Declension of douane
douanedouanes

Il aura le contrôle des douanes et de la politique économique.

He will have control of customs and economic policy.

— Le vent se lève (2006)

Une déclaration en douanes est requise.

A customs declaration is required.

Le bureau des douanes se trouve à la frontière.

The customs office is located at the border.

Les douanes avaient une trace de lui.

Customs had a record of him.