French phrase
Je peux ~ à la place.
Meaning
I can ___ instead.
When to use it
Offers to take over an action or payment. It suits casual and formal situations.
Example dialogue
Je n'ai pas d'argent sur moi, tu peux payer l'addition ?
I don't have any money on me. Can you pay the bill?
Je peux régler l'addition à la place.
I can pay the bill instead.