What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some in Paris concealing failing schemes (7)" mean?

The definition is "schemes". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). VICE (synonym="failing") in DES (synonym="‘some’ in French") = DEVICES; definition: "schemes" The answer is DEVICES.

Some in Paris concealing failing schemes (7)

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