French Phrase
Oui, voilà ma déclaration en douane.
Meaning
The speaker confirms they have the customs declaration ready and hands it over. It is a polite, concise way to answer a customs officer’s request.
When to use
Use this sentence at airports, border crossings, or any checkpoint where an officer asks for your customs paperwork. It works in both formal and informal contexts because 'voilà' is neutral and courteous.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouivoilàmadéclarationendouane
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning 'yes'.
voilà
Used to present something, similar to 'here is' or 'there you go'.
ma
Possessive adjective agreeing with the feminine noun 'déclaration'.
déclaration en douane
A set phrase meaning 'customs declaration'; the preposition 'en' links the noun to the domain (customs).
douane
Noun meaning 'customs' (the authority or the place).
🗨In Conversation
Avez-vous votre déclaration en douane ?
Do you have your customs declaration?
Oui, voilà ma déclaration en douane.
Yes, here is my customs declaration.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, c’est ma déclaration en douane.
Learners sometimes replace it with « c’est », which changes the nuance; « voilà » directly presents the item.
Oui, voilà ma déclaration de douane.
Using « de douane » is acceptable but can sound less precise in official contexts; stick with « en douane » for the standard phrase.
Oui, voilà mon déclaration en douane.
If the speaker is female, « ma » is correct; using « mon » would be a gender error.
↔Alternatives
Oui, voici ma déclaration de douane.
Yes, here is my customs declaration.
Oui, j’ai ma déclaration en douane.
Yes, I have my customs declaration.
Oui, c’est ma déclaration en douane.
Yes, this is my customs declaration.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking airports, customs officers often say « Votre déclaration en douane ? » rather than using the English word ‘form’. Responding with « voilà » shows you are ready and respectful. Keep the document handy; French officials appreciate efficiency and may ask you to open the form for inspection.