Bringue, m. (popular), bread, or “soft tommy.” Mettre en ——, to smash up.

Brio, m. (familiar). Properly a musical term. Figuratively, Parler, écrire avec ——, to speak or write with spirit, in dashing style.

Brioches, f. pl. (popular). Literally gross mistake. Figuratively, Faire des ——, to lead a disorderly life.

Briolet, m. (popular), thin, sour wine, that is, “vin de Brie.”

Briquemann, briquemon, m. (military), cavalry sword.

Briquemon, m. (thieves’), tinder box.

Brisac, m. (popular), careless child who tears his clothes.

Brisacque, m. (popular), noise; noisy man.

Brisant, m. (thieves’), the wind.

Briscard or brisque, m. (military), old soldier with long-service stripes.