I am uncertain why it is "de plus belle" and not "de plus beau".
It seems to refer back to le fou rire, which is masculine.
Maybe "plus belle" is a fixed term?
I am uncertain why it is "de plus belle" and not "de plus beau".
It seems to refer back to le fou rire, which is masculine.
Maybe "plus belle" is a fixed term?
Ian,
you have hit the nail on the head.
Wordreference is good for expressions and ‘ de plus belle ‘ is a fixed adverbial expression, not adjectival ( and therefore doesn’t ‘agree’ with the noun of course ).
https://www.wordreference.com/fren/de%20plus%20belle
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