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Is the word franja the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The meaning, spelling, and grammatical function of "franja" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It can refer to hair (bangs/fringe), a strip of material, the edge of an object, or the margin/periphery of a geographic area or social group. The only difference lies in pronunciation: Brazilian Portuguese tends to use more open vowels and a more melodic cadence, while Continental Portuguese uses more closed vowels and a more "staccato" rhythm, often reducing unstressed syllables more significantly.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu cortei a minha franja ontem. (I cut my bangs yesterday.)
  2. A franja do tapete está soltando. (The fringe of the rug is coming loose.)
  3. Ele mora bem na franja da cidade. (He lives right on the edge of the city.)
  4. Essa blusa tem uma franja bem legal. (This blouse has a very cool fringe.)
  5. A franja dela é bem curtinha. (Her bangs are very short.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Vou mas é cortar a franja. (I am definitely going to cut my bangs.)
  2. A franja do tapete está a desfiar. (The fringe of the rug is fraying.)
  3. Aquela zona é a franja da cidade. (That area is the edge of the city.)
  4. Gostava de ter uma franja mais curta. (I would like to have shorter bangs.)
  5. A franja da cortina é muito elegante. (The fringe of the curtain is very elegant.)