French phrase
Pouvez-vous décaler de ~ ?
Meaning
Could you push it back by ___?
When to use it
A polite request to delay a scheduled event by a set amount. It is common for meetings or appointments and has a considerate tone.
Example dialogue
Pouvez-vous décaler de 15 minutes ?
Could you push it back by 15 minutes?
Oui, pas de problème, je décale la réunion de 15 minutes.
Yes, no problem, I'll push the meeting back by 15 minutes.