French phrase
Je m'attendais à ~.
Meaning
I expected ___.
When to use it
Expresses an expectation about someone's action. It can suggest surprise or disappointment when the action does not happen.
Example dialogue
Je m'attendais à ce que tu viennes.
I expected you to come.
Pardon, j'ai eu un empêchement et je n'ai pas pu venir.
Sorry, something came up and I couldn't come.