embellishment
US /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/
1.
embellissement, ornement, décoration
a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive
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The dress had intricate embroidery as an embellishment.
La robe avait une broderie complexe comme embellissement.
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The architect added some classical embellishments to the modern building.
L'architecte a ajouté quelques embellissements classiques au bâtiment moderne.
2.
embellissement, enjolivement, exagération
a detail, especially a fictitious one, added to a statement or story to make it more interesting or dramatic
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His story was full of colorful embellishments.
Son histoire était pleine d'embellissements colorés.
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She added a few embellishments to make the anecdote more amusing.
Elle a ajouté quelques embellissements pour rendre l'anecdote plus amusante.