How would you say A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor in French?

The most direct translation of "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor" in French is:

"Une mer calme n'a jamais fait un marin chevronné."

Here's a breakdown of the translation:

* Une mer calme: A calm sea

* n'a jamais fait: never made

* un marin chevronné: a skilled sailor

Here are some other possible translations, depending on the nuance you want to convey:

* "C'est en mer houleuse que l'on devient un bon marin." (It's in rough seas that one becomes a good sailor.)

* "Une navigation tranquille ne forge pas un marin expérimenté." (Peaceful navigation does not forge an experienced sailor.)

Ultimately, the best translation will depend on the context and your specific intentions.