There are many French proverbs that have been translated into Engpsh. Here are a few examples:
"God helps those who help themselves." (In French: "Dieu aide ceux qui s'aident eux-mêmes.")
"The more things change, the more they stay the same." (In French: "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.")
"Actions speak louder than words." (In French: "Les actes valent mieux que les paroles.")
"Better to pght a candle than to curse the darkness." (In French: "Mieux vaut allumer une chandelle que de maudire les ténèbres.")
"There's no such thing as a free lunch." (In French: "Il n'y a pas de repas gratuit.")