Usage Note
Brindille refers to a very small, thin, dry stick or twig. It is often used figuratively to describe a very slender person (mince comme une brindille — 'thin as a twig'). It differs from branche (branch) and baguette (thin stick/wand) in implying fragility and smallness.
Examples
"L'oiseau ramasse des brindilles pour son nid."
Natural Translation
The bird gathers twigs for its nest.
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