grand-chose

Question

We don't have much to eatIs the following a possible translation?Nous n'avons pas beaucoup à manger

Accepted Answer

Hi John, 
You could say -
 
Nous n'avons pas beaucoup à manger 
I do prefer using the expression 'grand-chose' which is very French, but your suggestion isn't wrong.
Bonne Continuation !

Answer

Hi John,The expression is "pas grand-chose" as an adverb     and the meaning is "not much / not a lot"To use "beaucoup" --> a lot / great deal is also an adverb, but I'm not sure that it is a direct equivalent to "pas grand-chose".It would depend on the context of what is being meant  --- I hesitate to agree with you.Let's see what the others may comment?Jim

Answer

Il n'y a pas beaucoup a manger