French doors

Glass-paneled double entrance

French doors are a pair of doors with glass panes extending most of their length, hinged on opposite sides so they open from the center.

They typically lead to a patio, balcony, or garden, or divide interior rooms while allowing light to pass through: The French doors opened onto a small terrace.

architecture

paned

Fitted with glass sections

casement · divided · framed · hinged · paneled · transom · sidelights · hardware · threshold · jamb

outdoor

patio

Paved outdoor living space

veranda · courtyard · balcony · backyard · pergola · sunroom · alfresco · poolside · landscaping · threshold

glass

windowpane

Sheet of glass

clear · frosted · beveled · transparent · translucent · glazier · safety glass · tinted · etched · leaded

light

daylight

Sun's natural glow

natural light · radiance · glow · reflection · diffuse · gleam · airy · openness · sightlines · views

style

traditional

Following long-held customs

farmhouse · contemporary · rustic · mid-century modern · art deco · transitional · provincial · classical · romantic · chateau

aesthetic

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

refined · tasteful · luxurious · grandeur · charming · timeless · stately · inviting · dramatic · opulent

Categories
Opposites
door mechanism/style

French doorssliding doors

Panels moving on tracks

sliding glass doors · pocket doors · barn doors · slider · revolving doors

transparency/light transmission

French doorssteel doors

Entrances made from alloy

fire doors · security doors · vault doors

architectural style/formality

French doorsstorm doors

Protective outer entrance panels

screen doors · cellar doors

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G