This is the 8845th most frequent French word.
brique
Brick.
In this sentence, 'brique' refers to the building material, indicative of its literal meaning.
J'ai acheté une brique pour construire un mur.
I bought a brick to build a wall.
Here, 'brique' metaphorically signifies a substantial amount or an element of something, showing its figurative usage.
Il m'a confié une brique d'informations à traiter.
He entrusted me with a wealth of information to process.
In this context, 'brique' is used to denote a carton or container for liquids, demonstrating its practical everyday usage.