No. 2,012 in French
brandon
A "brandon" is a smoldering piece of wood or flaming torch.
In a sentence
Le brandon de bois brûlait doucement au coin du feu.
The firebrand of wood was burning gently in the corner of the fire.
Here, 'brandon' refers to a piece of wood that is burning, specifically a firebrand or flaming stick.
Lors de la fête, un brandon fut utilisé pour allumer le brasier.
During the celebration, a firebrand was used to light the blaze.
'Brandon' here again denotes a burning stick or torch, contextualized as an item in a festive setting.
Après la tempête, les brandons jonchaient le sol où le feu avait fait rage.
After the storm, the firebrands littered the ground where the fire had raged.
The term 'brandon' is used here to indicate remnants of burned material, emphasizing scattered and extinguished firebrands.
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