French phrase
Nous n'avons pas les ressources pour ~.
Meaning
We don't have the resources to ___.
When to use it
The needed means or materials are unavailable. Used to decline a request or proposal in a neutral way.
Example dialogue
Nous n'avons pas les ressources pour embaucher du personnel.
We don't have the resources to hire staff.
D'accord, alors on sous-traite ?
Okay, then shall we outsource?