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