L'inspection douanière
Example: L'inspection douanière a vérifié tous les colis à la frontière.
Definition
"L'inspection douanière" refers to the official process where customs officers examine goods, packages, or travelers' belongings at borders or entry points to ensure compliance with regulations, prevent smuggling, and verify duties or taxes have been paid.
Etymology
The term "l'inspection douanière" combines the French word "inspection," meaning close examination or review, with "douanière," derived from "douane," meaning customs. "Douane" originates from the Arabic word "diwān," referring to a government office or register, showing the historical influence of trade and administration in language.
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"L'inspection douanière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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