baptême
/baptɛm/
1.
nounmasculine
baptism
christening (the religious ceremony)
On va fêter le baptême de mon neveu ce week-end.
We're going to celebrate my nephew's baptism this weekend.
2.
nounmasculine
first experience
maiden voyage/first trial of something
J'ai fait mon baptême de l'air en hélicoptère hier.
I took my first flight in a helicopter yesterday.
