I was sure that
J'étais sûr que c'était ce que je voulais.
I was sure that was what I wanted.
J'étais sûr que ça se passerait comme ça.
I was sure it would turn out this way.
— The Little Thief (1988)
J'étais sûr que ça venait de là.
I was sure it came from there.
I was sure it was you.
J'étais sûr que tu parlais anglais.
I was sure you spoke English.
Eh bien, j'étais sûr que vous alliez exploser.
Well, I was sure you were going to explode.
— Le prisonnier du Caucase (1996)