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PRONUNCIATION OF FRENCH WINDOWS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRENCH WINDOWS

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French windows is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FRENCH WINDOWS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Window

A window is an opening in a wall, door, roof or vehicle that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Modern windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material. Windows are held in place by frames. Many glazed windows may be opened, to allow ventilation, or closed, to exclude inclement weather. Windows often have a latch or similar mechanism to lock the window shut. Types include the eyebrow window, fixed windows, single-hung and double-hung sash windows, horizontal sliding sash windows, casement windows, awning windows, hopper windows, tilt and slide windows, tilt and turn windows, transom windows, sidelight windows, jalousie or louvered windows, clerestory windows, skylights, roof windows, roof lanterns, bay windows, oriel windows, thermal, or Diocletian, windows, picture windows, emergency exit windows, stained glass windows, French windows, and double- and triple paned windows. The Romans were the first known to use glass for windows, a technology likely first produced in Roman Egypt—In Alexandria ca. 100 AD. Paper windows were economical and widely used in ancient China, Korea and Japan.

Definition of French windows in the English dictionary

The definition of French windows in the dictionary is a pair of casement windows extending to floor level and opening onto a balcony, garden, etc US and Canadian name: French doors.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRENCH WINDOWS

French polish
French Polynesia
French Revolution
French Revolutionary calendar
French Riviera
French roll
French seam
French sixth
French Somaliland
French Southern and Antarctic Territories
French stick
French stick loaf
French Sudan
French toast
French Togoland
French Union
French vermouth
French West Africa
French West Indies
French-Canadian

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRENCH WINDOWS

All Hallows
Allhallows
arrows
bellows
come to blows
don´t knows
gallows
marriage vows
narrows
pair of bellows
Rainbows
shallows
sorrows
stone the crows
the gallows
to take vows
vows
wedding vows
windows
yellows

Synonyms and antonyms of French windows in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «French windows» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRENCH WINDOWS

Find out the translation of French windows to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of French windows from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «French windows» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

落地窗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ventanas francesas
570 millions of speakers

English

French windows
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ्रेंच खिड़कियां
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نوافذ فرنسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

французские окна
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

janelas francesas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফরাসি জানালা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fenêtres à la française
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tingkap Perancis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Französisch Fenster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フランス窓
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프랑스어 창
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Windows jendhela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cửa sổ kiểu Pháp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரஞ்சு ஜன்னல்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्रेंच खिडक्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Fransız pencere
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

finestre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Francuskie okna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

французькі вікна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ferestre franceze
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Γαλλικά παράθυρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Franse vensters
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

franska fönster
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

franske vinduer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of French windows

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRENCH WINDOWS»

The term «French windows» is normally little used and occupies the 111.853 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRENCH WINDOWS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «French windows» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «French windows» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about French windows

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRENCH WINDOWS»

Discover the use of French windows in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to French windows and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Through French windows: an introduction to France in the ...
A cultural portrait of contemporary France and its people that dispels persistent stereotypes and myths
James Corbett, 1994
2
French Windows
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
John Ayscough, 2012
3
The World Market for Windows, French-Windows, and Their ...
Chapter 4 does the same, but for imports of windows, french-windows, and their wooden frames for all countries in the world. In all cases, the total dollar volume and percentage share values by major trading partner are provided.
‎2009
4
The Parade's Gone by
The morning after the set was completed he found the French windows had been replaced by Roman windows. He pulled them out and put the French ones back. He came to me and said that he couldn't do anything with these Italians.
Kevin Brownlow, 1968
5
Small Houses of the Twenties: The Sears, Roebuck 1926 House ...
Among its many unique features is the wide overhanging roof that shelters the windows and side- walls from rain and sun and affords special protection to the three long French windows at the front. All windows on front elevation are the long ...
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 2012
6
New Urban Housing
In place of the provision of any other outdoor space all the living rooms have wide French windows. Externally the building is distinctive. The construction is of loadbearing brickwork. At the base, a durable facing is added for protection against ...
Hilary French, 2006
7
The Decoration of Houses
Perhaps the best way of deciding the question is to remember that "les fenetres sont intimement liees aux grandes lignes de I'architecture, " and to conform to the rule suggested by this axiom. The two common objections to French windows ...
Edith Wharton, Ogden Codman, Jr., 2008
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The decoration of houses
All properly made French windows have at the top an impost or stationary part containing small panes, one of which is made to open, thus affording perfect ventilation without draught. Another expedient, seen in one of the rooms of Mesdames ...
E. Wharton
9
Architectural Drafting and Design
Other defining features included rectangular doors set in arched openings, and double French windows with shutters. Second-story windows usually had an arched top that extended through the cornice to rise above the eaves. Figure 11- 34 ...
Alan Jefferis
10
Residential Design, Drafting, and Detailing
Other defining features included multi-paned windows with shutters on each side, rectangular doors set in arched openings, and double French windows with shutters. Second-story windows usually had an arched top that extended through  ...
Alan Jefferis, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRENCH WINDOWS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term French windows is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Key to Rereading
For so it had always seemed to her when, with a little squeak of the hinges, which she could hear now, she had burst open the French windows ... «The New York Review of Books, Jul 15»
2
Dan Nicholl - sport can save our crazy society
One of my earliest memories is breaking French windows in our house in Kwekwe in Zimbabwe, having played the most magnificent cover ... «BizNews, Jul 15»
3
Spacious family home is surrounded by garden
... lighting by Laura Ashley, two large bays, ornate ceiling plaster work, a bar and access to the conservatory via the French windows. «Bradford Telegraph and Argus, Jul 15»
4
Detached, refurbished, good to go
... with a Velux over the family room and wide French windows opening into the garden. The painted tulipwood kitchen units are hand-crafted, ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
Property of the week: The Piggery, 10 White Lane, Sheffield, £400000
Two large double glazed French windows offer access to the garden. The lawned front garden is enclosed by dry stone walls and to the side is ... «Sheffield Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
A wonderful mix of work and food in Chennai
There's a mezzanine section as well, but the tables near the French windows are better. Eat and drink. The buffet breakfast has a cold and hot ... «Livemint, Jul 15»
7
Travel: Lodges at the Mains, Inverness
The double has ceiling-high A-shaped French windows that open on to a balcony which makes for a great spot for a morning coffee. Looking ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
8
Inside £4.9m Walkington Hall, the most expensive home for sale in …
The attractive kitchen/breakfast room, complete with French windows, features a range of hand-painted wall and floor units under granite ... «Hull Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
Dealing in death: dealer in legal highs stops after pal almost dies
“Then he jumped up, wrenched open my French windows and said he needed to get out.” His pal tried to jump from the balcony of the tenth-fl ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
10
Open viewing for classy detached in Outwoods
... within a feature fireplace, and views overlooking the front elevation; open plan dining kitchen with French windows leading to the rear garden ... «Burton Mail, Jul 15»

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