espéré

J'avais espéré voir Tom ici.

I had hoped to see Tom here.

La maison était plus coûteuse que je ne l'avais espéré.

The house was more expensive than I had hoped.

Le film était intéressant, comme je l'avais espéré.

The movie was interesting, just as I had hoped.

J’avais espéré que des élèves me feraient leurs adieux.

I had hoped that some students would say goodbye to me.

— Les Choristes (2004)

Comme j'aurais espéré avoir une voiture.

I wish I had had a car.

Il offrit plus que ne pouvait être espéré.

He offered more than could be hoped for.

Nous avions espéré que la pluie cesse avant midi.

We had hoped that the rain would stop before noon.

J'avais espéré que ma mère vivrait jusqu'à ce que je sois marié.

I had hoped that my mother would live until I got married.

J'avais espéré épargner davantage d'argent.

I had hoped to save more money.

J'avais espéré que tu serais plus forte.

I had hoped you’d be stronger.

— Space Seed (1967)