Lyon have come from a goal down to claim a 3-1 win at Evian at the Parc des Sports.
The hosts took the lead after 16 minutes when Yannick Sagbo got on the end of Daniel Wass's cross to fire in from close range.
However, Lyon were level at the break as Bakari Kone headed in from Yohan Gourcuff.
The visitors went ahead with 20 minutes to play after Briand was on hand to slot in.
They sealed the win in injury time thanks to Alexandre Lacazette's penalty following Cedric Cambon's foul on the Lyon striker.
The win has kept Lyon fourth in the Ligue 1 table, while Evian remain ninth.
