contre-fenêtre

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From contre +‎ fenêtre. From being a window counter/opposite to the primary door, the anti-facing window.

Noun[edit]

contre-fenêtre f (plural contre-fenêtres)

  1. a secondary window placed inside or outside of the primary window
    1. a storm window (an exterior window placed outside the primary window to improve weatherproofing)

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