No. 5,559 in French
brind
"Brind" is not a French word. It may be a misspelling of "brin," which means "strand" or "twig."
In a sentence
Il n'y avait qu'un brind d'espoir dans son regard.
There was only a flicker of hope in his eyes.
Here, 'brind' is used metaphorically to refer to a small amount or trace of hope.
Une brind de paille s'est posée sur le sol humide.
A tiny straw landed on the wet ground.
In this sentence, 'brind' directly refers to a small straw or piece of something.
Elle lui a donné une brind de son temps précieux.
She gave him a small moment of her precious time.
Here, 'brind' is figuratively used to indicate a small fragment or portion of time, emphasizing its limited nature.
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