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les combines

schemes, tricks, dodgy dealings

k ɔ̃ . b i n → combine
combin combine; put together + es tu present-tense conjugation
noun · plural feminine Rare #44,311
schemes, tricks, dodgy dealings Usually refers to dishonest or underhand ways of making money or getting something done; informal.
FR: Ses combines ne marcheront pas.
EN: His schemes won't work.
Declension of combine
combinecombines

J'aime pas ces combines.

I don't like these shady schemes.

— Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine (1981)

Ils disent que tu t'en sers pour tes combines.

They say you use it for your schemes.

— The Mask (1994)

Je veux pas d'un môme dans nos combines.

I don't want some kid involved in our schemes.

— Malèna (2000)

Alors maintenant, il vit de combines.

So now he makes a living through shady schemes.

— A Bad Son (1980)

On a des coupures, des combines.

There are outages and all sorts of shady deals.

— Le Salaire de la peur (1953)

Arrête un peu toutes tes combines.

Cut out all your schemes for a while.

— Shower (1999)

Sounds similar to

cabine k a . b i n cabines k a . b i n