No. 4,203 in French
douaniers
Customs officers.
In a sentence
Les douaniers inspectent les bagages des voyageurs à l'aéroport.
The customs officers inspect the travelers' luggage at the airport.
In this sentence, 'douaniers' is used to refer to customs officers, the personnel who manage customs checks and procedures at entry or exit points, such as airports.
Nous avons été arrêtés par des douaniers à la frontière.
We were stopped by customs officers at the border.
Here, 'douaniers' again refers to customs officers, highlighting their role in checking for compliance with rules at international boundaries.
Les douaniers assurent la sécurité et préviennent les fraudes.
Customs officers ensure safety and prevent fraud.
In this sentence, 'douaniers' represents customs officers, focusing on their responsibilities in maintaining safety and preventing illegal activities.
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