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A French window, also known as a French door is really a type of door, but one which has one or more panes of glass set into the whole length of the door, meaning it also functions as a window. In France, they are known as 'porte-fenêtre'. In Italy they are very common, usually overlooking a terrace, known as portafinestra (door-window).
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Used in France in the 17th century, when electricity was not there French doors were architectural solutions which allowed natural sunlight to enter a home or room for illumination purposes. French doors are characterized by glass panels or lights that run to the full length of the door and which are held together by a frame.