No. 8,834 in French
brandies
"Brandies" is the French past participle of "brandir," meaning "waved" or "brandished."
In a sentence
Les idées novatrices sont brandies lors de la réunion.
Innovative ideas are brandished during the meeting.
Here, 'brandies' is used in its verb form meaning 'to brandish', typically to hold up or wave something in a demonstrative manner.
Les armes furent brandies avec ferveur par les soldats.
The weapons were brandished fervently by the soldiers.
In this construction, 'brandies' emphasizes the act of displaying or wielding weapons prominently or energetically.
Les pancartes de protestation sont brandies dans les rues.
The protest signs are being brandished in the streets.
This usage of 'brandies' denotes the demonstrative waving of signs or banners, often as a part of public display or protest.
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