A plus forte raison. Much less

14.18. Le Gaucher.— The definite article is used iu French before a title, profession, or proper name, qualified by an adjective, e.g., le petit François. Such is the gênerai rule, but the definite article is also used before the names of certain renowned persons without an adjective, e.g., le Poussin. This usage is sometimes employed in familiar conversation, and sometimes with a tendeucy to show contempt.