No. 3,988 in French
brin
"Brin" means "strand" or "sprig."
In a sentence
Il reste un brin de persil sur la table.
There is a sprig of parsley left on the table.
In this sentence, 'brin' refers to a small piece or sprig, often used in culinary contexts to describe herbs or plants.
Un brin de gentillesse peut rendre une journée meilleure.
A touch of kindness can make a day better.
Here, 'brin' is employed metaphorically to indicate a small amount or hint, emphasizing its diminutive aspect.
La corde était si vieille qu'elle se cassait brin par brin.
The rope was so old that it broke strand by strand.
In this sentence, 'brin' is used to mean a strand or fiber, showcasing its application in describing parts of an object.
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