there was a lot of
Il y avait beaucoup de places vides le jour où j'y suis allé.
There were a lot of empty seats the day I went there.
Il y avait beaucoup de témoins.
There were a lot of witnesses.
Il y avait beaucoup de restes humains dans ce lieu.
There were many human remains in this place.
Il y avait beaucoup de public dans l'auditorium.
There were a lot of people in the auditorium.
Il y avait beaucoup de remerciements, de félicitations.
There were a lot of thanks and congratulations.
Il y avait beaucoup de filles à la fête.
There were a lot of girls at the party.
It was very windy.
Il y avait beaucoup de nourriture dans la maison.
There was plenty of food in the house.