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    Baptême (en. Baptism)

    /bap.tɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A Christian rite that marks a person's entry into the community of believers.
    My niece's baptism took place last Sunday.
    Le bap̂tême de ma nièce a eu lieu dimanche dernier.
    The act of baptizing.
    The baptism is often celebrated with special rituals.
    Le bap̂tême est souvent célébré avec des rituels spéciaux.
    Civil baptism, a ceremony intended to symbolize the welcome of a child into society.
    They organized a civil baptism for their son.
    Ils ont organisé un bap̂tême civil pour leur fils.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'baptisma,' derived from the verb 'baptizare,' meaning to plunge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water baptism
    A ritual of purification by water.
    baptême d'eau
    baptism by fire
    A challenging initial experience.
    baptême du feu
    to be baptized
    To receive the sacrament of baptism.
    se faire baptiser

    Related Words

    baptizer
    One who administers the baptism.
    baptiseur
    baptized
    A person who has received the baptism.
    baptisé
    baptizand
    A newborn or young child who is baptized.
    baptisand

    Slang Meanings

    Used lightly to talk about an initiation.
    He had his baptism of flight by skydiving.
    Il a fait son bap̂tême de l'air en sautant en parachute.
    Referring to a trial or challenge to prove one's worth.
    This project will be his real baptism in the business world.
    Ce projet sera son vrais bap̂tême dans le monde des affaires.