French windows
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
It was oddly rousing, like a roomful of convalescents granted a rare glimpse of the sun through the French windows.
From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2018
Her quickest way into the drawing room was across the lawn and terrace and through the French windows.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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