believe it or not
Comme je te disais, figure-toi que j'ai appelé Marcel après ton appel hier.
Like I was telling you, believe it or not, I called Marcel after your call yesterday.
— Mommy (2014)
Je n'ai que faire, figure-toi, de ses conseils.
I couldn't care less about his advice, if you must know.
— The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
Ta mère nous a écrit, figure-toi.
Your mother wrote to us, believe it or not.
— The Little Thief (1988)
On parle de choses plus importantes, figure-toi !
We’re talking about more important things, just so you know!
— Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983)
Figure-toi que j'ai bien réussi.
Would you believe it? I actually did it.
— Manon des sources (1986)
Figure-toi qu'il m'écoute, et qu'il en redemande.
Would you believe it? He listens to me—and asks for more.
— Moscou ne croit pas aux larmes (1980)
I'm proud of it, believe it or not.
— Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983)