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French doors

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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

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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 were cracked open to the night outside, and someone was down in the kitchen.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2023

The lobby’s French doors open to a chic courtyard surrounded by paintings of orange flowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2023

The room was small and simple, except that it was on the top floor, and had French doors which opened onto a terrace as large as the room.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut