Cannes
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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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CANNES, France — Cannes is technically half over and the hunt for a masterpiece continues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Likewise, a friend warned me against staying up through 2 a.m. for the premiere of Quentin Dupieux’s “Full Phil,” cautioning that it was the worst film they’d ever seen at Cannes in over a decade.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
In a sign of Bollore's divisive reputation, the Canal+ logo was booed in Cannes at some screenings this year, including for the opening film "The Electric Kiss".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Emmanuel Marre, whose film "A Man Of His Time" about France's collaboration under Nazi rule, is also in the Cannes competition and also signed the petition.
From Barron's • May 17, 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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