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French doors

British  

plural noun

  1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): French windows.  a pair of casement windows extending to floor level and opening onto a balcony, garden, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Filled with eccentric decorative touches that mirrored Simmons’ vibrant public persona, the property features everything from staircase cherubs and boldly patterned wallpaper to curved French doors, terraced gardens, and a key-shaped swimming pool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Not having a dining room isn’t a problem because there’s a welcoming patio just outside the French doors, with two chairs, a couch and a coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Adjacent to the foyer is the living area, which features a cozy fireplace, dark wooden floors, and black French doors that allow natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

In one corner, a peaceful seating area with a blue water feature and tile flooring is nestled between a pair of French doors.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

The French doors opened, and he toppled into the parlor.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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