avoir l’impression (que)
I was under the impression that you were taking me to a restaurant.
J'avais l'impression que tu m'emmenais au restaurant.
— Day Watch (2006)
I was under the impression that my son was doing better.
J'avais l'impression que mon fils allait mieux.
— Tokyo Story (1953)
I was under the impression that guns would bring us freedom.
J'avais l'impression que les armes nous apporteraient la liberté.
— RRR (2022)
Some were under the impression that the judges had not chosen wisely.
Certains pensaient que les juges n’avaient pas fait un choix judicieux.
Syd's under the impression it's a motorcycle.
Syd a l'impression que c'est une moto.
— The Tao of Steve (2000)