Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Turn down an invite gracefully and give a brief reason.

The situation A friend just invited you out. Let them know you can't make it.

The dialogue

Tu veux aller au restaurant ce soir ?
Do you want to go to a restaurant tonight?
Merci pour l'invitation, mais je ne peux pas venir.
Thanks for the invitation, but I can't come.
Ah, c'est dommage ! Tu es occupé ?
Oh, that's too bad! Are you busy?
Oui, je suis désolé, je suis vraiment très fatigué.
Yes, I'm sorry, I'm really very tired.
Je comprends parfaitement, ce n'est pas grave !
I completely understand, it's no big deal!
On peut y aller une autre fois ?
Can we go another time?
Oui, bien sûr, avec plaisir ! Bonne soirée !
Yes, of course, with pleasure! Have a good evening!

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