French windows

British  

plural noun

1. US and Canadian name: French doors.  (sometimes singular) a pair of casement windows extending to floor level and opening onto a balcony, garden, etc

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Example Sentences

Clerestory and French windows brighten up common spaces such as a living room with a fireplace and bonus room that was converted into an artist studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2021

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

We are so absorbed by cosmic matters that we fail to notice that the rain has been drenching the floor, through one of the French windows that open onto the balcony.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 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

There was a trip wire, barely thicker than a human hair, running the entire width of the room, and the French windows were alarmed.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz