French windows

British

plural noun

US and Canadian name: French doors. (sometimes singular) a pair of casement windows extending to floor level and opening onto a balcony, garden, etc

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Steel doors and French windows open to multiple terraces, which overlook the leafy grounds complete with grassy lawns and a stream.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2023

A large leather sofa and two deep armchairs are positioned in front of an open fireplace, and light floods in through French windows which give a glimpse of a long garden.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2020

“I’m in a period in my life when I feel like not giving too much of myself away,” he continued, his face caught in a slanting, smoke-filled beam of light coming through the French windows.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2019

The Grade II listed Georgian mansion comes with 28 acres of land and is described by Historic England as late 18th Century with French windows and entrance hall, a chandelier and ornate fireplace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2019

The vase she was looking for was on an American cherry-wood table by the French windows which were slightly ajar.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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