contre-porte
French
Etymology
contre + porte. From being a door counter/opposite to the primary door, the anti-facing door.
Noun
contre-porte f (plural contre-portes)
- A secondary door placed inside or outside of the primary door.
- A storm door (an exterior door placed outside the primary door to improve weatherproofing)
Coordinate terms
- contre-fenêtre
- porte moustiquaire (screen door)
- porte aluminium / porte d'aluminium / porte en aluminium (aluminum door / aluminium door)
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