Usage Note
Gigolo entered French from earlier argot, possibly related to gigue (a lively dance or leg), and passed unchanged into English. In French it specifically denotes a man paid for companionship or romantic company, often by an older wealthy woman; the term carries a derogatory or ironic register.
Examples
"Ce film met en scène un gigolo parisien."
Natural Translation
This film features a Parisian gigolo.

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