Le contrôle douanier
Example: Le contrôle douanier est obligatoire avant de quitter l'aéroport.
Definition
"Le contrôle douanier" refers to the official inspection and verification process conducted by customs authorities at airports, ensuring that travelers comply with laws regarding the import and export of goods before leaving or entering a country.
Etymology
The term "le contrôle douanier" comes from French, where "contrôle" means inspection or check, and "douanier" relates to customs. "Douane" originally traces back to the Arabic word 'diwan,' meaning a register or office, reflecting the historic management of taxes and trade.
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"Le contrôle douanier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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