Classic & Long-Running:
* Tintin: (Adventures of Tintin) by Hergé - A young reporter's globetrotting adventures.
* Asterix: by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo - A village of Gauls resisting Roman rule.
* Lucky Luke: by Morris - A quick-draw cowboy fighting outlaws in the American West.
* Spirou & Fantasio: by Rob-Vel and others - A young elevator operator's fantastical adventures.
* The Smurfs: (Les Schtroumpfs) by Peyo - A village of tiny blue creatures with distinct personalities.
Modern & Popular:
* Oggy and the Cockroaches: (Oggy et les Cafards) - A cat's hilarious battles with mischievous cockroaches.
* Martin Matin: by Jean-Jacques Sempé - A young boy's everyday life full of humor and observation.
* Titeuf: by Zep - A mischievous and curious young boy navigating childhood.
* Didou: by Pierre Probst - A claymation character exploring a world of fun and imagination.
* The Little Prince: (Le Petit Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - A poetic story about a young prince exploring different planets.
More Specific Genres:
* Titeuf: (Genre: Humor)
* Oggy and the Cockroaches: (Genre: Humor)
* Martin Matin: (Genre: Humor, Slice-of-Life)
* The Little Prince: (Genre: Children's Literature, Philosophy)
* Didou: (Genre: Animation, Claymation)
This is just a small selection, and many other great French cartoons exist. If you have a specific type of cartoon in mind (like a particular genre or time period), let me know, and I can help you find more relevant names!