French phrase
Désolé, je préfère ne pas répondre.
Meaning
Sorry, I prefer not to answer.
When to use it
A polite and softened refusal to answer. It is often used when a question concerns personal or sensitive information.
Example dialogue
Tu peux me dire combien tu gagnes ?
Can you tell me how much you earn?
Désolé, je préfère ne pas répondre.
Sorry, I prefer not to answer.