French phrase

Je ne peux pas à cause de ~.

Meaning

I can't because of ___.

When to use it

Shows that a specific cause prevents someone from acting. It is natural when giving a reason for declining without blaming anyone.

Example dialogue

Je ne peux pas à cause de mon travail.

I can't because of work.

Pas de souci, on remet ça.

That's okay, let's reschedule for another time.

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