French phrase
Je préfère ne pas ~.
Meaning
I'd rather not ___.
When to use it
A polite way to decline a request. It is often used for work or assigned tasks, with a reason or alternative to soften the refusal.
Example dialogue
Pourriez-vous prendre en charge ce projet ?
Could you take on this project?
Je préfère ne pas prendre ce projet en charge.
I'd rather not take on this project.