Cannes
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What is Cannes? Cannes is a popular short name for the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world’s most well-known and prestigious film festivals. It is held annually in the city of Cannes, France. Cannes is known for featuring a variety of international films ranging from high-budget feature films to independent short films. Some films hold their premiere at Cannes. The festival, held in the resort city of Cannes on the Mediterranean Sea, has become known as a glamorous event attended by many famous actors, directors, and other celebrities. How do you pronounce Cannes?Cannes is typically pronounced in English like can, but it can also be pronounced like cans.
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Cannes hosts an annual international film festival.
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The model debuted her baby bump in May at the Cannes Film Festival, where the couple posed together while walking a red carpet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Ms. Jeon, who won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for “Secret Sunshine,” takes a quietly affecting and wholly original approach to this well-known character.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Historical accounts describe the sea falling by about one meter in Antibes and Cannes, leaving fishing boats stranded.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
The movie, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year, had a limited theatrical run before being released on HBO in June 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
“If you are looking for Mr. de Winter we had a message from Cannes to say he would not be back before midnight.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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