"et tu, Brute" (Latin)

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What does the Latin term et tu, Brute mean?

"Et tu, Brute" is a Latin phrase that translates to "And you, Brutus?" It is a famous line attributed to Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar." The phrase expresses Caesar's surprise and betrayal upon seeing his friend Marcus Brutus among the conspirators involved in his assassination.

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Here are three example sentence using the phrase "Et tu, Brute":

• In the famous play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Caesar utters the heartbreaking phrase "Et tu, Brute?" upon realizing that even his trusted friend Brutus has turned against him.
• The betrayal was profound when John discovered that his closest ally had conspired with their rivals. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Et tu, Brute?"
• The phrase "Et tu, Brute?" has become a symbol of ultimate betrayal and disbelief, echoing through history as a reminder of the treacherous act committed by Brutus against Julius Caesar.

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