French Loto Draw Held on Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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The French lottery is called Loto. A company named FDJ runs the game.
FDJ had a draw on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. In a draw, the company picks winning numbers.
People play Loto to try to win money. They buy a ticket and choose numbers.
If your numbers match the draw numbers, you can win a prize.
FDJ shared the winning numbers for this draw on its website.
Many people in France play Loto every week. They wait to check the results.
The Loto draw happens more than one time each week.
This story is about the draw from 26 August 2026.
Vocabulary4 words
- lottery
- a game where you can win money with lucky numbers
- draw
- the moment when winning numbers are chosen
- ticket
- a small paper you buy to play a game
- prize
- money or a gift you win
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1. A French lottery game 2. FDJ 3. Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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The French _____ is called Loto. A company named FDJ runs the game.
FDJ had a _____ on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. In a draw, the company picks winning numbers.
People play Loto to try to win money. They buy a _____ and choose numbers.
If your numbers match the draw numbers, you can win a _____.
FDJ shared the winning numbers for this draw on its _____.
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