French Conversation · Level 114
59 words
French word
baptiser
Pronunciation
IPA/batize/
Meaning
- verbbaptize
Example
Le prêtre va baptiser l'enfant aujourd'hui.
The priest will baptize the child today.
More examples
Est-ce que tu veux faire baptiser ton enfant dans cette paroisse?
Do you want to have your child baptized in this parish?
Core concept
A priest marks someone's formal entry into Christianity with water and a public rite.
Common phrases
se faire baptiser
get baptized
baptiser à l'église
baptize at church
Similar words
faire baptiser: Make arrangements for someone to be baptized at a church.
bénir: Invoke God's protection and favor for a person or object.
parrainer: Become a child's sponsor at baptism and pledge ongoing care and support.
Definition in French
Conférer le baptême à une personne en accomplissant la cérémonie chrétienne qui marque son entrée dans la communauté.
Word origin
The verb entered French from Latin baptizare through Christian religious vocabulary; Latin baptizare ultimately reflects Greek baptizein, 'to immerse'.
Usage tips
- The construction faire baptiser quelqu'un means having someone baptized, while baptiser quelqu'un presents the speaker as performing the rite.
Related words
- baptismalbaptismaladjective
- baptêmebaptismnoun
- baptisébaptized personnoun