ndanko/Envato Elements
Sa ou fè, se li ou wè
Meaning
Your actions influence the results or consequences you experience.
The proverb can refer to both the positive rewards of good decisions and the negative consequences of poor ones.
English Equivalent: You reap what you sow. Actions have consequences.
Literal Meaning: What you do is what you see.
Example 1
Li te konn travay di anpil lè l te lekòl. Kounye a, li se yon bon pwofesè. Sa ou fè, se li ou wè!
He used to work very hard when he was in school. Now he is a good teacher. You reap what you sow!
Example 2
Lapolis te bay Mackendy yon tikè poutèt li t ap fè vitès. Sa ou fè, se li ou wè! M pale ak ti gason sa a twòp!
The police gave Mackendy a ticket for speeding. Actions have consequences! I have talked to that boy so many times!
Positive and Negative Consequences
You can use the proverb Sa ou fè, se li ou wè when discussing the outcome of either good or bad actions.
For example, it can describe someone benefiting from years of hard work or facing the consequences of making a poor decision.
A related version is Sa ou fè, se li ou jwenn, which means What you do is what you get. Both versions convey the general idea that actions produce results.