Synonyms for

Cannes

Verb / kænz / / kæn / Another word for cannes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cannes is a city in the south of France, famous for its annual international film festival.

Synonyms & similar words

cannes Nice Saint-Tropez Monaco Provence Marseille Toulon Antibes Grasse Hyères Fréjus Juan-les-Pins Vence Eze Cagnes-sur-Mer Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Common collocations

  • Cannes Film Festival
  • Cannes Lions
  • visit Cannes
  • travel to Cannes
  • stay in Cannes
  • film festival in Cannes
  • city of Cannes

Word family

noun Cannes

Usage note

Cannes is a proper noun referring to a city in France and is most commonly associated with its film festival. It is not typically used as a common noun with synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. 1. My favorite movie won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
  2. 2. We stayed in a beautiful hotel in Cannes during our vacation.
  3. 3. Cannes is known for its luxurious beach resorts and high-end shopping.
  4. 4. Many famous actors and directors attend the Cannes Film Festival every year.
  5. 5. The streets of Cannes are lined with palm trees and colorful flowers in the springtime.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Cannes is a festival in the sun, an extraordinary event that the French, and especially the people of Cannes, have embraced with such enthusiasm,' - Sydney Pollack
  • 2. 'The Cannes Film Festival is a wonderful platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and have it seen by a global audience.' - Dan Mirvish
  • 3. 'Cannes is the most important film festival in the world - the Oscars of cinema.' - Harvey Weinstein

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