avoir du pot

This phrase is very easy to conjugate. Use the verb avoir (to have) followed by du pot. You can also add adjectives to make it stronger. For example, avoir un sacré pot means to be incredibly lucky. It works just like the English 'to be lucky.' You can use it for yourself or others. Just remember it is slightly informal.

Use it when your friend wins a bet. Use it when you catch the last train by seconds. It is perfect for casual chats over coffee. You might text it to a sibling who got a promotion. It is great for reacting to small, happy coincidences. If a bird misses pooping on your head, you definitely as du pot.

Do not use this in a formal job interview. It sounds a bit too relaxed for a CEO. Avoid it in very serious or tragic situations. If someone worked ten years for a degree, do not say they had pot. It might sound like you are dismissing their hard work. Stick to luck-based events instead.

In the 19th century, 'pot' was slang for 'butt' or 'backside.' In many cultures, the backside is strangely linked to luck. Think of the English phrase 'to fall into a pile of manure and come out smelling like roses.' Over time, the 'butt' meaning faded away. Now, people just think of luck. It is a very 'retro-cool' expression that everyone still uses.

If you want to sound more modern, use avoir du bol. It means the exact same thing. If you want to be very slangy, you can say avoir de la chatte. Be careful with that last one; it is very informal! For a more standard version, just use avoir de la chance. But avoir du pot has more personality.