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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

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

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Instead of a carved wooden bureau and a set of French doors leading to a balcony, she saw walls of rough stone.

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Then he stood and turned to the French doors leading out to the White House lawn.

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Adjacent to the living areas, there is a chic dining area that overlooks the outdoor area, which is entered through the black-trim French doors.

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The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, goat skin walls, and three sets of French doors that open to a covered outdoor seating area.

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