French phrase

Je suis dans l'incapacité d'achever ~ à temps.

Meaning

I am unable to complete ___ on time.

When to use it

States that a task cannot be completed by its deadline. A somewhat formal way to explain a delay and apologize.

Example dialogue

Je suis dans l'incapacité d'achever mon mémoire à temps.

I am unable to complete my thesis on time.

Je comprends, quelle nouvelle date proposez-vous ?

I understand. What new deadline do you propose?

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