French phrase
Nous ne pouvons pas ~.
Meaning
We cannot ___.
When to use it
States that an action or request cannot be carried out. Often used as a polite refusal when time or ability is limited.
Example dialogue
Nous ne pouvons pas respecter ce délai.
We cannot meet this deadline.
Très bien, quelle autre date proposez-vous ?
Very well, what other date do you propose?