baptism

US /ˈbæp.tɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈbæp.tɪ.zəm/
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1.

baptême

the religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or of immersing them in water, symbolizing purification or admission to the Christian Church.

:
The baby's baptism was held last Sunday at the church.
Le baptême du bébé a eu lieu dimanche dernier à l'église.
He underwent a full immersion baptism.
Il a subi un baptême par immersion complète.
2.

baptême du feu, initiation, première expérience

an initiation or first experience of something, especially something difficult or challenging.

:
His first solo flight was a true baptism of fire.
Son premier vol en solo fut un véritable baptême du feu.
The new manager's first week was a real baptism into the complexities of the role.
La première semaine du nouveau manager fut un véritable baptême dans les complexités du rôle.