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To: Triple
Venite igitur, francis!

The expression is idiomatic, so I understand your use of "venite". But literally, doesn't that mean "Therefore, come Francis?".

My limited Latin training makes me want to use "agere" (to drive or do), possibly as a sunjunctive first person plural (ageremur? My memory of the subjunctive is weak)
16 posted on 10/16/2022 10:02:34 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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To: Dr. Sivana

I think “let’s go Francis” would be imperative, “Ite Francisce!”, or something like it. “Ite Francisce” is “Go, Francis!”. I’m not sure what to do with “Let’s”; it’s idiomatic.


18 posted on 10/17/2022 6:49:11 AM PDT by Campion (Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - Little Flower)
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