Simplex . . . an odd clue

Sir, – Simplex crossword, November 3rd, 26 across: "Bizarre or eccentric in France". Solution: outre. In my 43 years in France, I have never heard this word used in such a context.

C' est peut-être vous qui êtes bizarre. – Yours, etc,

AUDREY KASSELIS

Lourdes,

France.