smuggling

• Nom désignant l'importation ou l'exportation clandestine de marchandises interdites ou soumises à des droits de douane.

A noun referring to the act of secretly importing or exporting prohibited goods, or goods on which customs duty is legally required.

indénombrable

1. Illegal transportation of goodsB2formallegal

   The act of secretly moving goods into or out of a country, either because they are prohibited or to avoid paying customs duties.

   contrebande

   • The police arrested a gang involved in drug smuggling across the border.
   • Smuggling of ancient artifacts is a serious crime.
   • He was convicted for smuggling cigarettes to avoid paying tax.

   Synonymesbootleggingtrafficking

• Verbe désignant le transport illégal de marchandises ou de personnes à travers une frontière ou en contrebande, en secret ou en violation des lois.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving goods or people illegally into or out of a country or area.

1. Import or export illegallyB2formal

   To bring goods into or out of a country secretly and illegally, often to avoid paying customs duties or taxes.

   passer en contrebande

   • They were caught trying to smuggle cigarettes across the border.
   • He was arrested for smuggling diamonds into the country.
   • The gang smuggled electronics without paying any import duties.

   Synonymesbootlegcontrabandrunsneaktraffic

2. Convey secretlyB2formal

   To move something or someone secretly and illegally, often in violation of laws or regulations.

   Faire passer en contrebande

   • The refugees were smuggled out of the war zone in a truck.
   • She smuggled a note to her friend during the exam.
   • They smuggled the artwork out of the museum under cover of darkness.

   Synonymesbootlegcartcontrabandslipsneakspirit