What Does "i thought you were my friend" Mean?
Learn what "i thought you were my friend" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I thought you were my friend.
It means the speaker feels betrayed and is calling out someone they believed was a friend.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 42
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker confronts someone with disappointment because they expected friendship from them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in emotional arguments when you want to show disappointment or betrayal. It can sound very personal, so it is stronger than a simple complaint.
Better ways to say it
I thought you were my friend.
I thought we were friends.
So you were my friend, right?
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