douane
Americannoun
plural
douanesExample Sentences
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The Red Cross on my luggage got me through the douane formalities without any trouble.
From Field Hospital and Flying Column Being the Journal of an English Nursing Sister in Belgium & Russia by Thurstan, Violetta
I am not in love with the douane.
From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Whymper, Edward
Fortunately both lads possessed permits de circulation—documents issued to foreign tourists on entering French territory, and which they had not given up at the douane at Givet.
From The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
"Wait a moment," he said, leading her aside towards the waiting-room, while the crowd that was going to the douane passed them by.
From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
Barbara obediently did as she was told, and having got safely through the troubles of the douane, they chose their carriage and proceeded to arrange their possessions.
From Barbara in Brittany by Adams, Frank
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