French phrase

Je ne pourrai pas ~.

Meaning

I won't be able to ___.

When to use it

A polite way to say something will not be possible. It often softens a refusal or expresses regret.

Example dialogue

Peux-tu venir à la réunion demain ?

Can you come to the meeting tomorrow?

Je ne pourrai pas venir à la réunion demain.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to come to the meeting tomorrow.

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