The opening is only as big as the hole in the wall whatever your choice, sercurity is probably better with Bi folds than French doors, makeing the hole larger is a big job removing brickwork, fitting a lintel, makeing good the floor and plastering. Avoid upvc for Bi fold Ali and top quality...
get a local glazier there's so much to go wrong if you diy will you damage the beading, do you know the air cavity,its easy for a novice to break a unit trying to fit it. A small unit eg in a sash will only be about £50 cheers David,