je comptais

I was planning to

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I was planning to Also used for "I was counting" in contexts like counting objects. In expressions like "je comptais sur vous," it means "I was counting on you."

FR: Je comptais sortir ce soir, mais il pleut.

EN: I was planning to go out tonight, but it's raining.

Je comptais rentrer préparer le colis que Lois devait emporter.

I was planning to go home and prepare the package that Lois was supposed to take.

— Les Affranchis (1990)

Je comptais le faire.

I was planning to do it.

— Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine (1981)

Je comptais dîner tôt.

I was planning to have dinner early.

— Les Affranchis (1990)

Je comptais t'appeler.

I was planning to call you.

— On ne vit qu'une seule fois (2011)

J'ai dit tout ce que je comptais dire.

I've said everything I intended to say.

Je comptais aller faire un tour avec Jo.

I was planning to go for a walk with Jo.

— Le Salaire de la peur (1953)

Je comptais sur toi.

I was counting on you.

Je comptais les moutons.

I was counting sheep.

Je comptais embaucher une jolie fille pour me remplacer.

I was planning to hire a pretty girl to replace me.

— La Femme de ménage (2025)

Je comptais vous en faire cadeau, en fait.

I was planning to give it to you as a gift, actually.

— Le Maître d'armes (2006)

Je comptais bien aller au bout, je te le garantis.

I fully intended to go all the way, I guarantee you that.

— La Légende du pianiste sur l'océan (1998)

Je comptais sur vous pour trouver mon gobelet.

I was counting on you to find my cup.

— Vacances à Venise (1955)

C'est ce que je comptais faire.

That's what I was planning to do.

Je comptais relancer Monroe.

I was planning to relaunch Monroe.

— Crime 101 (2026)

Je comptais fermer, moi.

I was planning to close down.

— Head-On (2004)

Je comptais vous menacer.

I was planning to threaten you.

— Avengers (2012)

Je comptais dessus pour rentrer.

I was counting on it to get home.

— Chute libre (1993)

Je comptais sur vous.

I was counting on you.