French phrase

Je n'arrive pas à ~.

Meaning

I can't manage to ___.

When to use it

States difficulty completing an action. It often suggests that effort has not been enough, with a neutral everyday tone.

Example dialogue

Je n'arrive pas à me concentrer.

I can't manage to concentrate.

Tu veux faire une pause ?

Do you want to take a break?

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