This is the 9680th most frequent French word.
embellir
To make more beautiful.
In this sentence, 'embellir' is used in a context where it denotes the action of beautifying or decorating something, specifically the room.
La peinture a embelli la pièce.
The painting has beautified the room.
Here, 'embellir' refers to the figurative act of making something appear more attractive or appealing, in this case, the truth.
Elle essaie d'embellir la vérité pour éviter des problèmes.
She tries to embellish the truth to avoid problems.
This usage of 'embellir' implies improving aesthetics through direct enhancements, referring to the garden's appearance.