This is the 8613th most frequent French word.
arborait
"Arborait" means "was displaying" or "was wearing" (third-person singular imperfect of "arbore").
'Arborait' conveys the act of wearing clothing or an item in a manner that attracts attention.
Lors de la fête, il arborait un costume élégant.
During the party, he was wearing an elegant suit.
'Arborait' is used to indicate the act of displaying or showing something visibly, in this case, a smile.
Elle arborait un sourire radieux devant la foule.
She displayed a radiant smile in front of the crowd.
Here, 'arborait' describes the act of showing or presenting something, specifically a flag, in a prominent way.