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
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
Part of the apartment's charm is the living room's French windows.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2018
The vase she was looking for was on an American cherry-wood table by the French windows which were slightly ajar.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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