L'avait (en. Had it)
/lavɛ/
Slang Meanings
Used to indicate an unfulfilled promise.
He had it, but in the end, he didn't do it.
Il l'avait, mais finalement, il ne l'a pas fait.
To express disappointment at unmet expectations.
I thought he had done it, but not at all!
Je pensais qu'il l'avait fait, mais pas du tout !