contre-porte

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French

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tʁə.pɔʁt/

Noun

contre-porte f (plural contre-portes)

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

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