Cannes

American  

[kan, kanz, kan] / kæn, kænz, kan /

noun

1. a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean Sea: resort; annual film festival.

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Cannes British  

/ kan, kænz, kæn /

noun

1. a port and resort in SE France: developed in the 19th century from a fishing village; annual film festival. Pop: 67 304 (1999)

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Cannes Cultural  

1. Fashionable resort on the French Riviera.

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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.

Example Sentences

South Korean director Park Chan‑wook, renowned for his thriller "Oldboy", will preside over the 79th Cannes film festival jury in May, organisers announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“Was great seeing you at the Majestic in Cannes earlier this week,” Yu wrote to Roubini in 2018, according to the released emails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But when he saw it again at the Cannes Film Festival last year, he was pleased to realize it maintains its potency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Both premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which their producers credit as a key part of their pathway to the Academy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

I saw them one spring in Cannes and later in Deauville and then they came back to Chicago to settle down.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald