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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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To: Campion
The "Let's " is why I was drawn to the subjunctive. "Allow us to go", "That we may go". "Ite" works for "Go", but that not only drops the "Let's" but it is singular, so the "us" is also dropped.

Oh well, as the brilliant polyglot Fr. Amar pointed out (no doubt quoting another) "every translator is a traitor".
19 posted on 10/17/2022 7:21:42 AM 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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