彼女は微笑んで

she smiled and

→ 彼女
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she smiled and This is a connective phrase, usually followed by another action. Depending on context, it can also mean “smiling, she…”.
JA: 彼女は微笑んで手を振った。
EN: She smiled and waved.

彼女は微笑んで私を迎えてくれた。

She greeted me with a smile.

彼女は微笑んで、別れを告げた。

She smiled and said goodbye.