contre-porte

French

Alternative forms

contreporte

Etymology

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)

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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