Cannes

[kan, kanz, kan]

noun

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

Cannes

/ 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)

Cannes

1. Fashionable resort on the French Riviera.

Cannes hosts an annual international film festival.

Example Sentences

Add to that spirit of efficiency the fact that for increasingly budget-conscious U.S. media outlets, sending reporters to Toronto can often be a more cost-effective choice than pricier destinations such as Cannes, Telluride or Venice.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight years ago, Zhao came to Telluride with “The Rider,” fresh from Cannes and still largely unknown.

From Los Angeles Times

The film was an audience favorite at Cannes, ranking among The Times’ 10 best films at the festival.

From Los Angeles Times

"In 2025, it's nice to say, 'Oh, she should be a woman.' But, I don't really know if I think that's the right thing to do," she said, speaking at Cannes Film Festival in May.

From BBC

When the movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May of that year, The Times’ then film critic, Kenneth Turan, interviewed Stamp for a feature.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

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.