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Cannes
KAN
Cannes (name) means a city on the French Riviera, famous for its international film festival. Example: “The film premiered to great acclaim at Cannes.”
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A city on the French Riviera, famous for its international film festival.
"The film premiered to great acclaim at Cannes."
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Etymology
Taken into English from French Cannes, which came from Occitan Canas, or from the alternative Occitan spelling Cànoas.
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What does “Cannes” mean?
The word “Cannes” means a city on the French Riviera, famous for its international film festival.
How do you pronounce “Cannes”?
“Cannes” is pronounced KAN (/ˈkæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cannes” in a sentence?
Here is “Cannes” used in a sentence: “The film premiered to great acclaim at Cannes.”
What part of speech is “Cannes”?
“Cannes” is a name.
Is “Cannes” a common word?
“Cannes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
