baptize in French
baptize in French is baptiser, couper — baptize means to perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
baptize in French
baptiser
baptiser
(archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
couper
(archaic, slang) Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water.
What does "baptize" mean?
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verb To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
"The priest baptized the newborn in front of the whole family."
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verb Figuratively, to formally name, initiate, or introduce someone or something for the first time.
"The ship was baptized with a bottle of champagne before its maiden voyage."
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baptize in a sentence
- The priest baptized the newborn in front of the whole family.
- He chose to be baptized in the river where he'd grown up swimming.
- The ship was baptized with a bottle of champagne before its maiden voyage.
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What is "baptize" in French?
"baptize" in French is baptiser, couper. baptize means: To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water to admit them into the church.
How do you use "baptize" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest baptized the newborn in front of the whole family." In French, "baptize" is baptiser, couper.
Are there other ways to say "baptize" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "baptize": baptiser, couper.
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