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I spent several days in Cannes in Sept 1980. Without exception, it was pronounced "can" as in tin can. There are resources on the net that insist that it can also be pronounced "canz" and "khan" but those are certainly not local people saying it that way.
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What is the name of the French city on the Mediterranean coast?
There are numerous French cities on the Mediterranean coast, not just one. The largest such city is Marseilles, but there are also Nice, Cannes, Montpellier, Beziers, and Perpingnan as well as many smaller cities and towns.
What French city is on the riviera?
The city that is located in French Riviera is Nice; actually it is the main and largest city of the French Riviera. For more information about Nice you can check this link: http://www.about-french-riviera.com/nice.html. It covers Nice's culture, climate, history and other helpful information.
Where in the world is Cann located?
In the world, the city of Cannes is located in the French Riviera. The French Riviera is a commune of France and is located in the southern region known as the Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur.
Who founded the Cannes Film Festival?
The Cannes Film Festival, founded in 1946, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals. At the end of the 1930s, shocked by the interference of the fascist governments of Italy and Germany in the selection of films for the Mostra del cinema di Venezia, Jean Zay, the French Minister of National Education, decided to create an international cinematographic festival in France. The festival was relaunched after World War II in 1946, in the old Casino of Cannes, financed by the French Foreign Affairs Ministry and the City of Cannes.
Is Cannes a City or a Town?
i believe it is a town as it doesn't have a university
What is 'Morghan' when translated from Farsi to French?
Morghan is the same in Farsi and French. The pronunciation of the proper noun -- which references a city in the Iranian province of Shiraz -- will be "mor-gahn" in French.
What coastal French city hosts a film festival in May?
Cannes
Which french city welcomes a famous film festival every year?
Cannes
What french city is the famous film festival held each may?
Cannes
What is the pronunciation of the French word 'Mons'?
"Mohs" is the pronunciation of the French word Mons.Specifically, the French word is a proper noun. It refers to a city and municipality in the Belgian province called Hainaut. The name serves as an abbreviation of an ancient Latin name, Montes ("hills"), for the area.
Which city is famous for cinema in France?
The city of Cannes on the French riviera (on the mediterranean sea) is famous for its annual film festival.
What is the name of the French city on the Mediterranean coast?
There are numerous French cities on the Mediterranean coast, not just one. The largest such city is Marseilles, but there are also Nice, Cannes, Montpellier, Beziers, and Perpingnan as well as many smaller cities and towns.
What french coastal town is famous for hosting film festival?
There are many film festivals in France but the most well known internationally is the festival of Cannes city with its prize, the "palme d'or".
What is the pronunciation of french city sarlat?
Sarr-la.
What is the pronunciation of french city lorraine?
Lorraine [Loh-rain] isn't a city but a region.
What is the pronunciation of french city Le Cap-d'Agde?
Cap dAgd
Which international festival is the city of Cannes known for?
Cannes Film Festival
