Usage examples of "exemption from customs duty" in English with translation to French

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Social order does not come from nature. It is founded on customs. L'ordre social ne vient pas de la nature. Il est fondé sur des conventions.

Argument continues about the "White collar exemption" that exempts specific white collar workers from the "8 hours in 1 day, 40 hours a week," working hours fixed by the Labour Standards Act. La polémique se poursuit quant à "l'exemption des Cols Blancs" qui exempte des travailleurs cols blancs spécifiques du temps de travail "8 heures par jours, 40 heures semaines" prévu par la loi sur le temps de travail.

The strongest is never strong enough to always be master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty. From there derives the right of the strongest. Le plus fort n'est jamais assez fort pour être toujours le maître, s'il ne transforme la force en droit et l'obéissance en devoir. De là le droit du plus fort.

Social customs vary from country to country. Les usages sociaux sont différents d'un pays à l'autre.

I like Japanese food and customs, so it follows that I like living in Japan. J'aime la nourriture et les coutumes japonaises, il s'ensuit que j'aime vivre au Japon.

In any case, I did my duty. En tous cas, j'ai fait mon devoir.

Let's take advantage of the 'exemption' controversy to reconsider the way we work. Profitons de la controverse sur "l'exemption" pour repenser notre façon de travailler.

Shall I fetch your glasses from the living room, Dad? Voulez-vous que j'aille chercher vos lunettes dans la salle à manger, père ?

Marriage customs differ by country. Les coutumes du mariage sont différentes dans chaque pays.

Policemen aren't permitted to drink on duty. Les policiers ne sont pas autorisés à boire en service.

Asked from what country he came, he replied, "I am a citizen of the world." Lorsqu'on lui demanda de quel pays il venait, il répondit: "Je suis citoyen du monde."

Old customs are gradually being destroyed. Les vieilles coutumes sont progressivement détruites.

I believe it my duty to protect these children. Je pense qu'il est de mon devoir de protéger ces enfants.

When did you get back from London? Quand es-tu revenu de Londres ?

We should do away with those bad customs. On devrait se débarrasser de ces mauvaises habitudes.

Each has his own duty to do. Tout le monde a ses devoirs à faire.

I'm from Tokyo, Japan. Je viens de Tokyo, Japon.

Oh the times! Oh the customs! Ô temps, ô mœurs !

Now that he is old, it is your duty to go look after him. À présent qu'il est vieux, c'est ton devoir de veiller sur lui.

His bravery to save the child from drowning is above praise. Sa bravoure pour sauver l'enfant de la noyade est au-delà des éloges.

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