je pensais que nous étions

I thought that we were

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phrase Uncommon #18,152
I thought that we were This phrase introduces a belief or assumption about what “we” were; it is usually followed by a description or identity.
FR: Je pensais que nous étions prêts.
EN: I thought that we were ready.

Je pensais que nous étions heureuses.

I thought we were happy.

Je pensais que nous étions amies.

I thought we were friends.

Je pensais que nous étions heureux.

I thought we were happy.

Je pensais que nous étions tombés d'accord sur le fait que tu ne le ferais plus.

I thought we'd agreed that you wouldn't do it anymore.

Je pensais que nous étions amis.

I thought we were friends.

Je pensais que nous étions d'accord.

I thought we agreed.

Je pensais que nous étions les meilleures amies.

I thought we were best friends.

Je pensais que nous étions déjà d'accord.

I thought we’d already agreed.

— Bad Genius (2017)

Je pensais que nous étions les bienvenus.

I thought we were welcome.

Je pensais que nous étions les meilleurs amis.

I thought we were best friends.

Je pensais que nous étions ici pour le change.

I thought we were here to exchange money.

— Better Days (2019)

Je pensais que nous étions les bienvenues ici.

I thought we were welcome here.

Je pensais que nous étions en guerre.

I thought we were at war.