What does baptême in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word baptême in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use baptême in French.

The word baptême in French means baptism, first flight, maiden flight, first dive, baptism of fire, baptism by fire, baptism of fire, baptism by fire, Christian name. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word baptême

baptism

nom masculin (premier sacrement religieux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le baptême de mon fils a eu lieu en mai.
My son's christening took place in May.

first flight

nom masculin (figuré (première fois) (flying)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est son baptême de l'air.
This is the first time he has flown.

maiden flight

nom masculin (premier envol)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

first dive

nom masculin (première plongée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

baptism of fire, baptism by fire

nom masculin (premier affrontement de l'ennemi) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

baptism of fire, baptism by fire

nom masculin (figuré (première fois pour [qch]) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Christian name

nom masculin (prénom utilisé pour le baptême)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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