Despite the excellent hearing perception obtained with cochlear implants, the acquisition of a second language at home seems to slow down the development of the French mainstream language. Comparison of our results with those of previous studies indicates that bilingual children require intensive and correct input in both languages. Parents' involvement in rehabilitation efforts also appears as an important factor for successful oral language development.
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