l'avoir dans le cul
What it means
Be screwed or get the worse end of a deal.
Literally “have it in the arse”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “lavwar don le koo”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Figurative misfortune.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Figurative misfortune. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.