Combiné

Combiné is a term used in several contexts to denote a combination or a merged event, derived from the French verb combiner, “to unite.” In sports and betting, it is commonly applied to describe formats that combine different components into a single result.

In alpine skiing, the combiné, or Alpine combined, is a discipline that merges two different ski racing modes into one overall result. Typically it involves a speed event (downhill or super-G) and a technical event (slalom). The competition produces a single combined time from the runs, and the fastest total time wins. Formats have varied over time, with traditional versions featuring a full downhill or super-G alongside a slalom on the same day, and newer variants emphasizing shorter speed courses, sometimes referred to as a “super-combined.” The event is designed to test a skier’s versatility across different disciplines and has appeared in international circuits such as the FIS World Cup and, at various periods, the Olympic program.

In betting, combiné refers to a combined wager, also known as a parlay or accumulator in some markets. A combiné links several individual bets into one ticket; all selections usually must win for the bet to pay out. The payout is typically higher than for single bets, reflecting the increased risk. Combinés are common in football/soccer and other sports, and the term is widely used in French-speaking betting contexts as well as in translated forms in other languages.

Overall, combiné denotes the concept of combining elements into a single outcome, whether in competition formats or wagering.