christen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'acte de donner un nom à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, en particulier lors d'une cérémonie formelle ou religieuse, ou pour désigner la première utilisation ou inauguration de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a name to someone or something, especially in a formal or religious ceremony, or to mark the first use of something.

1. Administer baptism toB1formal

   To perform the Christian rite of baptism, typically involving water, to admit someone into the Christian faith.

   Baptiser

   • The priest christened the baby in the old church.
   • She was christened at the local cathedral last Sunday.
   • They decided to christen their son with a family name.

   Synonymesbaptisebaptizeimmerse

2. Name or dedicateB2formal

   To give a name to someone or something, often in a formal ceremony.

   Baptiser (donner un nom)

   • The ship was christened 'Queen Elizabeth' by the princess.
   • They christened the new building after the founder.
   • He christened his first novel with a poetic title.

   Synonymesbaptizeblessconsecratededicatedesignatedubinitiatename

3. Use for the first timeB2informal

   To use something for the first time, often in a celebratory manner.

   Utiliser pour la première fois

   • We christened the new grill with a barbecue party.
   • She christened her new running shoes on a morning jog.
   • They christened the renovated kitchen by cooking a feast.

   Synonymesbaptizebreak indedicateinaugurateinitiatelaunch