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Rennes

American  
[ren] / rɛn /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Ille-et-Vilaine, in NW France: former capital of Brittany; scene of trial of Alfred Dreyfus, 1899.


Rennes British  
/ rɛn /

noun

  1. a city in NW France: the ancient capital of Brittany. Pop: 206 229 (1999)

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In the western city of Rennes, more than 20 pupils gathered outside the Montaigne lycee, one clutching a sign that read "Not enough teachers", but staff allowed other students into their classrooms.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Rubbish bins have also been set on fire in Rennes and Paris.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

At least 30 universities have also reportedly been blockaded, including campuses in Rennes and Paris.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The joint venture between Stellantis and Dongfeng would see the Chinese firm's Voyah EVs built at a Stellantis plant in Rennes for the European market, the companies said Wednesday.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Cherbourg has been liberated, Caen liberated, Rennes too.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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