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j’espérais S’emploie souvent pour exprimer un souhait ou une demande de façon indirecte et polie.
EN: I was hoping you could help me.
FR: J’espérais que tu pourrais m’aider.

I was hoping for a little more support.

J’espérais un peu plus de soutien.

That's what I was hoping to hear.

C’est ce que j’espérais entendre.

I was hoping for a different arrangement.

J'espérais un arrangement différent.

— How to Make a Killing (2026)

I was hoping I could just convince you to come with me.

J'espérais pouvoir simplement te convaincre de venir avec moi.

— Field of Dreams (1989)

I was hoping he would forget with time, but he hasn't.

J’espérais qu’il oublierait avec le temps, mais ce n’est pas le cas.

— Greenland 2: Migration (2026)

I was hoping that you could do it for me.

J’espérais que tu pourrais le faire pour moi.

I was hoping that you wouldn't do that.

J'espérais que tu ne ferais pas ça.

This is exactly what I was hoping for.

C’est exactement ce que j’espérais.

— Love Actually (2003)

I was hoping I'd see you.

J’espérais te voir.

— Weathering with You (2019)

I was hoping we could talk some more.

J'espérais que nous pourrions discuter davantage.

— Lady Vengeance (2005)

I was hoping that winter was over.

J'espérais que l'hiver soit terminé.

— Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Yes, I was hoping the three of us could talk.

Oui, j'espérais que nous pourrions discuter tous les trois.

— The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

I was hoping to be here earlier, but we had a flat tire on the way.

J'espérais arriver plus tôt, mais nous avons eu un pneu crevé en route.

— The Boy and the Heron (2023)

I was hoping I wouldn't have to do it this way.

J’espérais ne pas avoir à m’y prendre comme ça.

— Field of Dreams (1989)

Uh, well, I was hoping that you might represent me.

Euh, eh bien, j’espérais que vous pourriez me représenter.

— Chicago (2002)

And I was hoping to buy twine for another net.

Et j’espérais acheter de la ficelle pour fabriquer un autre filet.

I was hoping you would.

J'espérais que tu le ferais.

— Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

I was hoping you wouldn't find out.

J’espérais que tu ne le découvrirais pas.

I was hoping we wouldn't have to go.

J’espérais qu’on n’aurait pas à y aller.

I was hoping that you'd know the answer.

J'espérais que tu connaîtrais la réponse.

I was hoping to get a look at the police report.

J'espérais pouvoir consulter le rapport de police.

— The Wrecking Crew (2026)

I was hoping to enter a college last year, but I failed the exams.

J'espérais entrer à l'université l'année dernière, mais j'ai échoué aux examens.

— Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)

I was hoping you would ask me that.

J'espérais que vous me demanderiez cela.

— Maurie (1973)

I was hoping we could celebrate.

J’espérais qu’on pourrait fêter ça.

— TÁR (2022)

I was hoping you made that flight.

J'espérais que vous aviez pris ce vol.

— Die Hard (1988)

I was hoping to be connected with Rachel Mizler, please?

J'espérais être mis en relation avec Rachel Mizler, s'il vous plaît ?

— Marty Supreme (2025)

I was hoping this would be a happy ending.

J'espérais que ce serait une fin heureuse.

— Shrek (2001)

I was hoping you could do it for me.

J'espérais que tu pourrais le faire pour moi.

I was hoping for more.

J'espérais davantage.

I was hoping we could still be friends.

J’espérais qu’on pourrait quand même rester amis.

I was hoping for a little sympathy.

J’espérais un peu de compassion.

I was hoping you could deliver it hot to my grandchild's birthday party.

J’espérais que vous pourriez le livrer chaud à la fête d’anniversaire de mon petit-enfant.

— Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

I was hoping I'd see her again.

J’espérais la revoir.

I was hoping to run into you.

J'espérais vous croiser.

— Lust, Caution (2007)

Premature, I know, but I was hoping for the best.

C'est prématuré, je le sais, mais j'espérais le meilleur.

— Divorce Italian Style (1961)