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    Grand'chose (en. Big thing)

    /ɡʁɑ̃ ʃoz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Designates a thing of great importance.
    This project is truly a big deal for our company.
    Ce projet est vraiment une grand'chose pour notre entreprise.
    Used to talk about a spectacular situation.
    There's not much to see here, but the view is stunning.
    Il n'y a pas grand'chose à voir ici, mais la vue est magnifique.
    Can also evoke a significant event.
    The wedding was a big deal for the whole family.
    Le mariage était une grand'chose pour toute la famille.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French expression 'grand' and 'chose', meaning a thing of great importance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It's not a big deal.
    It's of little importance or insignificant.
    Il ne s'agit pas de grand'chose
    To do something significant.
    To accomplish something important or remarkable.
    Faire grand'chose
    Nothing of great importance.
    To refer to something trivial or meaningless.
    Rien de grand'chose

    Related Words

    grandeur
    Quality of that which is large or significant.
    grandeur
    thing
    Object, item, matter, or instance.
    chose
    importance
    Character of that which is important or essential.
    importance

    Slang Meanings

    Used sarcastically to refer to something that intends to be important but isn't.
    You threw a party for your birthday? Oh, that's a real big deal!
    Tu as fait une fête pour ton anniversaire? Ah, c'est une vrai grand'chose !
    Refers to a matter or project that seems grand but is actually mundane.
    This launch won't be a big deal, I promise you.
    Ce lancement ne sera pas une grand'chose, je te le promets.