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Problem:
The client wants to have the same slug for a page across different languages in a WordPress site using WPML, where the language URL format is set to different languages in directories.

Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend adjusting the page URL setting to "Translate" to include the slug in the translation. Then, manually copy the slug from the original language to its translation for new pages. For existing translations, you can use the following workaround:

1. Ensure you have a backup of your site.
2. Navigate to "WPML > Languages" and click on "Edit Languages".
3. Set the "Encode URLs" option to YES for all languages (except the original).
4. Select "Copy from original language if translation language uses encoded URLs".
5. Test by sending a new page to translation.
6. For already translated pages, make a minor edit to the original page and resave it, then resave the translation.

This process allows you to have consistent slugs across different language versions of your site. However, please note that this solution might not be relevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. If you encounter any issues or if the solution does not work for you, we highly recommend checking related known issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If you still need assistance, please open a new support ticket.