When do you add "faire" in referring back | French Q & A

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When do you add "faire" in referring back to previous ideas?

I understand the grammar in this example...

Est-ce que tu sais marcher sur les mains ? - Non, je ne sais pas le faire.Do you know how to walk on your hands ? - No, I don't [know how to do that].But the lesson goes on to say...Note that in many such cases, you add the neutral verb faire to refer to an action.
It would be good to have a bit more guidance on which cases require the addition of faire. Is it compulsory in some cases? Is there a rule?

This question relates to:French lesson "Using neuter pronouns le or l' to refer to previously mentioned ideas (French Direct Object Pronouns)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Referring to an action, it is sometimes easier to understand to add le faire.

Je ne le sais pas. -- I don't know it.
Je ne sais pas le faire. -- I don't know how to do it.

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When do you add "faire" in referring back to previous ideas?

I understand the grammar in this example...

Est-ce que tu sais marcher sur les mains ? - Non, je ne sais pas le faire.Do you know how to walk on your hands ? - No, I don't [know how to do that].But the lesson goes on to say...Note that in many such cases, you add the neutral verb faire to refer to an action.
It would be good to have a bit more guidance on which cases require the addition of faire. Is it compulsory in some cases? Is there a rule?

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