French phrase
Je préfère éviter ~.
Meaning
I'd prefer to avoid ___.
When to use it
Shows a polite preference to avoid something. It is often used to decline gently or steer a conversation elsewhere.
Example dialogue
Je préfère éviter les sujets politiques.
I'd prefer to avoid political topics.
Bonne idée, parlons d'autre chose.
Good idea, let's talk about something else.