Also means
online avatar (profile image)
Usage Note
Avatar entered French from Sanskrit via English, originally a theological term for a Hindu deity's earthly incarnation, then extended to mean any transformation or embodiment of an idea. In digital contexts it refers to a user's profile picture or game character, exactly as in English.
Examples
"Elle a changé son avatar sur le forum."
Natural Translation
She changed her avatar on the forum.
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