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Definition of rennes
rennes
/ˈrɛn/
rennes
rennes Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A major city in northwestern France, serving as the capital of the Brittany region, renowned for its medieval half-timbered houses, large university population, and rich Celtic heritage.
Word Nuance & Usage
Rennes is occasionally confused with Reims, another French city, due to similarities in anglicized pronunciation and spelling; however, they are located in entirely different regions of France.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rennes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rennes