customs

US /ˈkʌs·təmz/
UK /ˈkʌs·təmz/
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1.

douane

the official department that administers and collects the duties levied on imported goods

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We had to declare the goods at customs.
Nous avons dû déclarer les marchandises à la douane.
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The customs officer inspected our luggage.
L'agent des douanes a inspecté nos bagages.
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dutytarifflevyexcise
2.

coutume, tradition

a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something specific to a particular society, place, or time

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It is the custom to exchange gifts during the holidays.
C'est la coutume d'échanger des cadeaux pendant les fêtes.
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Local customs vary greatly from region to region.
Les coutumes locales varient considérablement d'une région à l'autre.
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traditionpracticeconventionritualhabit
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customercustomcustomizecustomizationcustom-madecustomer-orientedcustoms clearance