This is the 5559th most frequent French word.
brind
"Brind" is not a French word. It may be a misspelling of "brin," which means "strand" or "twig."
Here, 'brind' is used metaphorically to refer to a small amount or trace of hope.
Il n'y avait qu'un brind d'espoir dans son regard.
There was only a flicker of hope in his eyes.
In this sentence, 'brind' directly refers to a small straw or piece of something.
Une brind de paille s'est posée sur le sol humide.
A tiny straw landed on the wet ground.
Here, 'brind' is figuratively used to indicate a small fragment or portion of time, emphasizing its limited nature.