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.

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