This is the 2012th most frequent French word.
brandon
A "brandon" is a smoldering piece of wood or flaming torch.
Here, 'brandon' refers to a piece of wood that is burning, specifically a firebrand or flaming stick.
Le brandon de bois brûlait doucement au coin du feu.
The firebrand of wood was burning gently in the corner of the fire.
'Brandon' here again denotes a burning stick or torch, contextualized as an item in a festive setting.
Lors de la fête, un brandon fut utilisé pour allumer le brasier.
During the celebration, a firebrand was used to light the blaze.
The term 'brandon' is used here to indicate remnants of burned material, emphasizing scattered and extinguished firebrands.