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et tu, Brute

[ et too broo-tey ]

Latin.
  1. and thou, Brutus!: alleged dying words of Julius Caesar uttered as his friend Brutus stabbed him.

Et tu, Brute?

  1. A Latin sentence meaning “Even you, Brutus?” from the play , by William Shakespeare . Caesar utters these words as he is being stabbed to death, having recognized his friend Brutus among the assassins.

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Notes

“Et tu, Brute?” is used to express surprise and dismay at the treachery of a supposed friend.

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Example Sentences

If my friends read this they would say: "Et tu Brute; are you so perfect?"

The head looks a sort of reproachfully at him, with an "Et tu Brute!"

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