Strand

brin

(each of strings that make up yarn, rope or cord)

brin

(genetics: nucleotide chain)

cordelette

(string)

grève

(beach)

mèche

(individual length of string-like substance)

toron

(each of strings that make up yarn, rope or cord)

abandonner

(to leave someone in a difficult situation)

échouer

(to run aground)

échouer

((grammar) to leave an element without its object)