French phrase

Non, vous ne pouvez pas ~.

Meaning

No, you cannot ___.

When to use it

Refuses permission for an action. It is polite in form but can sound firm, especially for public-place rules.

Example dialogue

Je peux fumer ici ?

Can I smoke here?

Non, vous ne pouvez pas fumer ici.

No, you cannot smoke here.

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