Why isn't "faire noir" used to describe getting dark

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Why isn't "faire noir" used to describe getting dark

I wrote "quand il a fait noir enfin" before reading the hint "quand la nuit est enfin tombée" but both seem to translate similarly. Can you explain please?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "Bastille Day in the South of France"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Kay,

You were given a precise hint for the expression which was required -

" Lit- when the night finally fell "

so this is why it is not accepted in this particular exercise.

Quand il a finalement/enfin fait nuit/ noir

would be acceptable.

Bonne Continuation!

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Kay C. asked:

Why isn't "faire noir" used to describe getting dark

I wrote "quand il a fait noir enfin" before reading the hint "quand la nuit est enfin tombée" but both seem to translate similarly. Can you explain please?

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