For the record, the proper definition of French windows are full length windows, sometimes also referred to as French doors with glass panels inserted thoughout the length of the overall. For the record, a sliding door which opens out onto a balcony or lanai does NOT constitute a French window.

Idiot.

But then again, that idiot happens to be my boss.

See excerpt from today's working session between New Boss (wannabe Architect) and Consultant Architect (actual Architect) below:-

NB
Can we work French windows into the design concept?

CA
I don't think so. The concept is modern contemporary. French windows don't really fit into the scheme.

NB
But it does. Here you have a sliding door which opens up to a balcony, so yes, you can put in a French window.

CA
NO (high pitched). What exactly is your understanding of French windows?

NB
(silence)

CA
Well?

NB
(mumbles incoherently)

CA
I don't think you know what French windows are.

NB
(after finding balls scrunched up on the floor)
Nevermind, I'll leave it to you to dictate the concept.

CA
So you're contradicting what you just said? You're now happy to let me dictate the design?

NB
No, I didn't say-

CA
(smugly) You just did.

NB
(silence)

Small joys, nevertheless, are still joys. Beggars can't be choosers.