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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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The second-floor unit had large, west-facing French doors that let in plenty of afternoon sunlight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Multiple fireplaces serve as focal points within the living spaces, while French doors and windows help connect the interiors to the expansive grounds surrounding the home.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The primary bedroom features enough space for a king-sized bed, and French doors here open to a balcony.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

French doors separate the living room from the dining room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Day after day I press my nose against the glass of the French doors, trying to see if Mrs. Smeath is still alive.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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