French Word · Intermediate
dédouaner
to clear through customs
Pronunciation: /de.dwa.ne/
Meaning
to clear through customs
Example
2007 (3 November), Bruno Leblanc, "Crédit de carbone: ne pas confondre altruisme et investissement", La Presse
This credit becomes a tool to let your environmental conscience off the hook.
Practice tips
- Practice dédouaner out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.