Je ne peux pas ~, mais je peux ~ – “I can't ___, but I can ___” in French | MotiTan Dictionary

Meaning

I can't ___, but I can ___.

When to use it

States a limitation and offers an alternative. It politely declines one option while suggesting another.

Example dialogue

Je ne peux pas manger des crustacés, mais je peux manger du poulet.

I can't eat shellfish, but I can eat chicken.

Très bien, je prendrai du poulet.

All right, I'll have chicken.