In "la surprise n'en sera que plus grande" why "n'en sera que" rather than "ne sera que"? The lesson says en can replace the preceding de+phrase but I cannot see de+phrase.
Why is "en" included?
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P J.Kwiziq community member
Why is "en" included?
Asked 3 months ago
Hi P. J.
In this fixed expression 'n'en être que plus' (which means 'to be all the more/ to be even more' ) the 'en' is idiomatic.
I would translate it as -
The surprise will be all the greater because of it.
Bonne Continuation !
Jim J. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Bonjour P J,
"la surprise n'en sera que plus grande" --> The surprise of it (the promotion) will only be the greater.
The en is referring back to the long-awaited promotion.
Bonne journée
Jim
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